10 Amazing Benefits of Sensory Play for Babies & Toddlers

Media kindly brought to you by Jellystone Designs   You’ve probably marvelled at babies’ and toddlers’ insatiable desire to touch, bite or otherwise interact with most things you put in front of them. It’s through these sensory explorations or ‘sensory… Continue Reading >

How to go on holidays with kids without packing a toy

Written by Alice Zsembery   Are you sick of packing a suitcase full of toys for a quick holiday trip? Unsure of how you could possibly go on a holiday with kids without packing a single toy?   Here are… Continue Reading >

Sylvanian Families/ Building Social Skills and Emotional Intelligence Through Play

The simple joys of childhood—days spent in play and wonder—bring an enduring magic where imagination whisks children away into their whimsical little worlds. As parents, observing these moments is one of life’s most precious experiences. Watching our children quietly engage… Continue Reading >

Wild Dough Playdough: A Playful Journey to Child Development and Festive Magic

We’ve all had the pleasure of witnessing the sheer joy twinkling in our child’s eyes as they eagerly dive their hands into squishy, gooey playdough, ready to pinch, poke, twist, squeeze, and mould their wildest dreams into reality. But here’s… Continue Reading >

Messy Eating Why It’s Essential for Child Development (and How Tiny Twinkle Can Help!)

When it comes to parenthood, there are few moments as rewarding as watching your child take their first bite of solid food. It’s a milestone that marks the beginning of a lifelong culinary adventure. However, all parents know this journey… Continue Reading >

School Readiness

When most parents think about school readiness, they think about Reading and writing but independence and social skill are just as, if not more important than knowing how to read and write when a child starts grade prep. Independence skills… Continue Reading >

How to Make a Rainbow Bottle Shaker

Young kids enjoy making noise. You only have to spend a few hours with a toddler to realise just how much! From banging blocks to pushing buttons, experimenting is an important part of their development. It’s easy to make a… Continue Reading >

5 Engaging Learning Experiences for Home

Play has evolved very quickly, in a short space of time. It is a huge focus on Early Learning and one of which has been proven time and time again, to be extremely beneficial in children’s learning. Parents are extremely… Continue Reading >

Don’t eat the Playdough!

“Happy Birsday to youuuuu, happy birsday to you, HIP HIP HOORAY!!!” There a little voice in my house who has become obsessed with three things: playdough, making playdough birthday cakes and making playdough ice creams! Playdough is such a fabulous… Continue Reading >

Active vs Passive Participation in Play

Is your child learning or simply mesmerised by the flashing lights? Active vs Passive Participation in Play How does your child play with their toys? Here is an activity for the parents: Make a cup of tea or coffee, sit… Continue Reading >