Tag Archives: motor skills

By Jane Kilkenny Motion and movement are essential for development in our kids.  Fundamental motor skills such as run, jump, skip, hop, throw and catch all need attention from an early age.  FMS all work together to develop physical literacy… Continue Reading >

Music is a powerful regulator of our emotions. Music makes us feel, in a controllable and safe way. It allows us to experience feelings and the power to evoke incredible emotion and anchor us back to former place and time. Out… Continue Reading >

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 >

Crawling is a hugely important milestone in a baby’s life as it indicates that your baby is developing well and that both sides of the brain are working and communicating together properly. Research shows that is it imperative that babies… Continue Reading >

This month I caught up with Bree Hanson, a Mother of 3 children aged under 7 who loves making music for children and delivers music classes in Childcare Centres, Kindergartens and Community Centres. Naturally, I  asked her about her music… Continue Reading >

Music has such a positive impact on us all. We can be driving in the car on a rainy winters day and a song from summer comes over the radio, instantly taking us right back to that warm and vibrant… Continue Reading >