School Holiday Writing Inspiration for Kids

Are you keen to spark creativity, encourage your kids to write and fill in time productively over the school holidays? Here, bestselling author Tristan Bancks shares five activities from his new Young Writers’StorySchool program. StorySchoolshares everything Bancks knows about writing in… Continue Reading >

Mealtimes and Fussy Eating

For many parents it can be a frustrating and overwhelming event during meal times if their child is a picky eater. I think when we become parents we have this expectation that our kids will just eat whatever we serve… Continue Reading >

5 Home Workouts to Try with Your Kids

With school holidays quickly approaching, it can sometimes be hard for parents to juggle their schedules and ensure they are making enough time for themselves to visit the gym or get in some fitness time. If you are struggling to… Continue Reading >

5 Ways to Nurture Young Minds during Storytime, with LeapFrog

Media kindly brought to you by LeapFrog   Storytime is a hallmark of childhood. No doubt, you’ll have memories of a favourite book, fairy tale or real-life story – perhaps one of many – that were shared with you as… Continue Reading >

The Joy of Grilling with Kids

The enjoyment and value of teaching kids and teens how to cook also should be extended to the brilliance of the barbecue. Making sure that safety is paramount, children should get ensconced in the joy of barbecuing by understanding different… Continue Reading >

How to teach kids about gravity and friction the fun way, with VTech

Media kindly brought to you by VTech  If you assumed that physics was outside of your child’s grasp until secondary school, think again! Early STEAM education (science, technology, engineering, arts and maths) has gained momentum in recent years and considering… Continue Reading >

How to use sand and water play to engage children in early STEAM education

Media kindly brought to you by Plum Play  It’s easy to underestimate how humble sand and water can play a big role in your child’s grasp of basic science and creative expression that help them make sense of the world…. Continue Reading >

Will this pandemic have a lasting negative impact on our kids?

With the Coronavirus causing disrupted education, economic havoc and unprecedented lockdowns around the world it’s very easy to feel incredibly overwhelmed. Children have had a ringside seat watching their parents come to terms with school being cancelled, having to work… Continue Reading >

Helping Kids Manage Their Emotions During Lockdown

Since COVID entered our lives in early 2020 there have been a multitude of events that have caused anxiety, confusion, and numerous other emotions for our children. As our country is now being impacted by continual lock downs it can… Continue Reading >

What is The Secret Value Of Your Child Learning Coding and STEM in Online Classes? | Adam Jacobs| Ep 187

  In the midst of this COVID-19 crisis, a lot of us are thinking about the world we are leaving the next generation and what we need to do to help children be prepared for their future. Your child’s employability… Continue Reading >