Meet the Deddy Bears That’ll Bring Spooky Fun to Your Festive Season!

As the holiday season unfolds, why not add a little spooky twist to your festivities? Introducing the Deddy Bears Christmas Special, a wonderfully eerie collection of plush toys for kids, adults, and collectors alike who enjoy a dash of creepy… Continue Reading >

Spooktacular Safety Tips for Halloween

Halloween can be an exciting time of year for children, dressing up and going out after dark to collect treats. Being mindful of potential hazards can help to make sure that everyone has a fun, spooky and safe Halloween. Holly… Continue Reading >

Why Not Invite Halloween Into Your Kids Decor!

The fun of the Halloween night! Sweets! Masks. Giggles and Ghoulish behaviour. There’s nothing like dressing up and frightening your pals and neighbours. My kids and I love it, and in fact, our last Halloween event was as a Voodoo… Continue Reading >

4 Nutritious Halloween Snacks

By Children’s Nutritionist Simone Emery   Get creative with nutritious food this Halloween! Here are 4 ideas to try with your little monsters, fairies or skeletons. Halloween is a time for fun and creativity – fruit and vegetables don’t have… Continue Reading >

Educating Toddlers and Preschoolers about Nature and Gardening

Starting a backyard garden is a great way to teach toddlers and preschoolers about nature. Through gardening, they also learn valuable life skills like responsibility, cooperation, patience and creativity. Too much screen time is becoming a big problem for many… Continue Reading >

Countdown to Santa: Fun Ways to Get Ready for His Arrival

One unique idea to prepare for Santa’s arrival is to create a “Santa Station” in your home — think of it as a whimsical little hub dedicated to making Santa’s visit as seamless as possible. Picture this: a small, festive… Continue Reading >

Five Things You Can Do to Help Your Kids Develop a Love of Reading

You can’t start too early in developing your child’s literacy skills. From babyhood, sharing picture books introduces your child to the conventions of reading.  After they drum on the book with a spoon or drop it on the floor in… Continue Reading >

Why We Need To Talk To Our Kids About Secrets

Secrets – Why teach it? Secrets. It’s a tricky topic. We encourage our kids to tell the truth, to value honesty and maybe even that telling secrets is rude.. but the truth is, we need to talk to our kids… Continue Reading >

How to maintain positive mental health in preparing for the Christmas season

The holiday season is often a mix of fun and stress, the pressure to meet expectations can at times overshadow the festive spirit. It’s easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of gift giving, social gatherings, and end of… Continue Reading >

How to tackle fussy eaters

Tips from Oliver’s Dietitian Natalie Sharpe There is always a certain period where kids can tend to be fussy when it comes to eating. No matter where you go or the different cuisines you try, it can be challenging to… Continue Reading >