“Less is More”; why having fewer, but better quality and adaptable toys are beneficial for your children

Written by Alice Zsembery   Do you ever feel like you are drowning in toys? That it doesn’t matter how much you sort and store them, they suddenly reappear only to be strewn across the house and disregarded after less… Continue Reading >

BIG W’s Free Books For Kids Returns with The Wiggles New “Here to Help” Series

Two Aussie icons unite to give away over 2.6 million books BIG​ W’s much loved Free​ Books For Kids Program is returning on Thursday 30th January with an exciting new chapter. Iconic children’s entertainers, The Wiggles are collaborating with BIG… Continue Reading >

These 5 basic concepts are essential for early school success!

By Sabina Pyne, Youthrive Speech Pathologist Your child’s understanding of basic concepts is important for their success at school and it’s easy to help them develop these skills at home!   What are the basic concepts? Basic concepts are words… Continue Reading >

Super Snacking

By Sarah Smith from Bayside Dietetics www.baysidedietetics.com.au Twitter #BaysideDietetic FB Bayside Dietetics Instagram @baysidedietetic   Here are two of the most common questions I get asked: What is the best thing to eat for a snack? What should you feed… Continue Reading >

Top Tips to keep your children hydrated

During summer children are at a greater risk of dehydration than adults. Making sure your children get plenty of liquids can be challenging but, as we all know vital. Here are Kiddipedia’s Top Tips to help keep your children hydrated… Continue Reading >

Blueberry Bliss Balls

Credit: Australian Blueberries   Add a little Bl‘oo’berries in your children’s lunch box this school year and get a sweet smile from their faces! These blueberry, coconut and macadamia bliss balls will fill you up while packing a punch of… Continue Reading >

Announcing: Kiddipedia’s Inaugural Back-To-School Guide

Back To School is an exciting yet highly emotional time for children and parents alike. A new year, new beginnings and the next phase of their growth and development. In the lead up to the start of the school, many… Continue Reading >

StartingBlocks.gov.au – helping you find quality Outside School Hours Care

Starting school can be an exciting and sometimes overwhelming time for children and their families. Amid all the preparations, families may be trying to decide who will take care of their children before and after school. If your child is… Continue Reading >

5 Reasons you should Read Aloud to your Children

Can you remember being read soothing bedtime stories just before you drifted off to sleep as a child? Do you have fond memories of sitting on your parent’s lap while their warm voice transformed into the magical characters of your… Continue Reading >

Is my child ready to walk to school?

By Youthrive Clinical Psychologists   It’s natural that we want to make sure our children arrive safely at school. While it’s never easy saying goodbye to routine school drop-offs, is it time to give your children extra freedom and responsibility… Continue Reading >