How to Encourage a Correct Pencil Grasp

From a very early age we see babies begin to navigate using their hands and fingers to explore the environment around them. Fine motor skills move through different stages of development as an important part of early childhood. When it… Continue Reading >

Empowering Minds: CONNETIX and the Journey of Educational Exploration

In today’s rapidly evolving world, the educational terrain is constantly adapting to prepare the younger generation for future challenges, especially in the face of technological advancements. Open-ended play, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), and inclusive STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering,… Continue Reading >

How to get Your Child to Listen Without Shouting, Bribing or Giving In

At some point every parent is likely to struggle to get their child to listen to them. Do you ever feel like you have to constantly shout in order to get your message across, perhaps you have started offering treats… Continue Reading >

10 FREE or Low Cost Activities to do with Kids

Weekends and holidays don’t have to be expensive, or break the budget. I’m always on the lookout for activities that are FREE or cheap, to do with kids to keep them entertained. Here are 10 ideas: Go to the beach… Continue Reading >

What should parents look for in infant nutrition?

With over 15 years of local and international experience, Paediatric Dietitian Miriam Raleigh has a good idea of what is best when it comes to infant nutrition. And today, along with infant nutrition brand Nutura Organic, she is revealing what… Continue Reading >

How to Set Up a Movement Space for your Newborn

It is such a special time when you welcome a brand new baby into your family! Those first few weeks fly by so quickly. Babies develop and grow so quickly during their first year of life and you might be… Continue Reading >

The kids are doing just fine…

by Shane Warren   In recent years all across the globe, we have witnessed a growing public debate about the rights of same-sex attracted couples being allowed to marry.  Echoing down the halls of this debate constantly is the discussion… Continue Reading >

Freaky Clean Parent, Fussy Eater Child | Marie-France Laval | Ep 195

  Picture this scenario with me for a moment if you will. Your toddler, sat in their highchair, feeding themselves surrounded by food mess. Their meal is equal parts on the table in front of them, on their clothes, face,… Continue Reading >

The World-Class Children’s Museum is Bringing their Magic to Melbourne

MoPA: MUSEUM OF PLAY AND ART IN GEELONG SECURES FEDERAL ARTS GRANT TO EXPAND Geelong Children’s Museum MoPA: Museum of Play and Art, established in January 2020, is the recipient of a $277,000 grant as part of the Federal Government Restart Investment… Continue Reading >

How to help ourselves cope

“They call me an expert with kids,” says Amanda Dounis. “Since 1999 I have run and operated my own early learning centres. Now I see so many kids of all ages at my clinic (and even online). “It wasn’t long… Continue Reading >