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An Engaging Winter Toy Guide featuring captivating toys to entertain and engage children during winter months. We understand the challenges parents face during the winter school holidays in keeping children entertained and engaged indoors. That’s why we’ve created our Mid-Year… Continue Reading >

By Dr Kaylene Henderson   The decision about whether to send your child to childcare is often accompanied by a wave of mixed emotions – nervousness, relief and that all-familiar guilt, just to name a few. After all, you’re planning… Continue Reading >

Media kindly brought to you by Music Beat   Throughout history, music has been a useful teaching tool to support children’s learning and development. For thousands of years, the creation of music has helped children develop social, emotional, cognitive and… Continue Reading >

Over the years, I have heard and seen many parents share their difficulties, concerns and challenges.  The biggest concerns are often around children and their emotions.  This often looks like tantrums, “losing it” and “meltdowns”.  Sometimes, this situation is related… Continue Reading >

Did you know that up to 95% of a child’s brain has developed by the age of 5 years? The Early Years of life set the foundations for lifelong health and well-being. During the early stage of life, toddlers’ and… Continue Reading >

It is natural for young children to feel anxious when saying goodbye. Even though separation anxiety is a normal stage of development it is very difficult to cope with. Being empathic to the child in supporting them through the anxiety… Continue Reading >

Dr Jane Williams and Dr Tessa Grigg The research on the development of your child’s vision and the regular use of small screens and mobile devices is now very clear… Professor Molina, an Optometrist who lectures in Clinical Optometry,(Molina, 2018)… Continue Reading >

Media kindly brought to you by Hape   Children of all ages benefit significantly from open-ended play and having fun. Toys are an excellent method to help children learn to spark their creativity, move their bodies,  make new friends, solve… Continue Reading >

Science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics education provide a solid groundwork for students to become innovative, creative thinkers and skilled tacticians. Problem-solving skills, creativity, teamwork, and job readiness are just a few outcomes that can be achieved through STEAM education.

Exercise is important for long-term health and development among childhood and adolescent cancer survivors. Cancer treatments are often accompanied by several late-adverse effects (LAE), which have the potential to contribute to the development of chronic diseases. Common LAE can include… Continue Reading >