The Benefits of Children Spending Time Outdoors | Sally Gillespie | Ep 161

  If the life experience of living through a pandemic has taught us anything, it’s to appreciate what’s important in life. Slowing down to enjoy quality time outdoors in the elements was most definitely one of them. For many, it… Continue Reading >

Super Brain Foods for Busy Kids | Susie Burrell | Ep 160

  If you’re a parent looking for an easy way to support your child’s education and ability to do better in school, then you’re in the right place. Today, we take a closer look at our diet and what foods… Continue Reading >

Babies Born Deaf Can’t Wait: The Importance of Early Intervention

Babies born deaf can’t wait – for every day without sound limits their hearing potential. However, with the help of highly specialised early interventions and technology such as cochlear implants or hearing aids, children born deaf can learn to listen… Continue Reading >

Stopping domestic violence starts in early childhood

Violence against women is preventable because we know that the cycle of violence starts with disrespect. Violence stems from sexist attitudes and disrespect of women and girls such as: that women and girls aren’t as good as men and boys, don’t deserve… Continue Reading >

Setting Up A Play Shop At Home

Pretend play is a really important way for children to learn about themselves and the world. They learn to make sense of what they’re observing, they learn to solve problems, they develop their communication, negotiation and thinking strategies and they… Continue Reading >

The Dangers of Raising Trophy Children

What happens when parents decide to live their life through their children? When their new baby is born, and all their unfulfilled desires and ambitions suddenly take on new life. Raising a child calls for dedicated effort and is difficult…. Continue Reading >

Consent Education Needs to Start Early | Kari Sutton | Ep 155

  Consent has most certainly been the hot of 2021 so far. If you’re a parent who would like helpful tips on how to talk with your children about consent, you’re in the right place Today we aim to help you… Continue Reading >

Age and Gender and School Readiness

“My son is born a couple of months prior to the cut off date for them to start school. I think I will give them a second year at kindy”. As a school principal I have heard these comments many… Continue Reading >

The benefits of play-based learning for children who experience social and emotional difficulties

This month, LEGO Foundation has announced their support of Play Included, a UK-based social enterprise dedicated to training teachers, psychologists, speech and language therapists, and other professionals to use LEGO play for therapeutic purposes as part of the Brick-by-BrickTM program…. Continue Reading >

The Benefits of Children Growing Up with Pets

I grew up on a farm as a young boy so animals were just part of my daily ritual. My step father insisted that the animals eat before we did in the morning, and this job fell in my hands…. Continue Reading >