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Valentine’s Day ❤️ isn’t just about romance—it’s a chance to show kids what love really looks like. From small acts of kindness 🤲 to the way we treat our partners, friends, and family 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦, children learn about love by watching us. This day is the perfect opportunity to model what it means to care for others 💖, build strong relationships 🤝, and express appreciation in meaningful ways.

In this collection of expert-backed articles 📖✨, we explore how parents can turn Valentine’s Day into a powerful teaching moment. From fun, kid-friendly activities 🎨🎈 to everyday ways to model healthy relationships 💬❤️, these insights will help you create special moments that leave a lasting impact.

Because the best lesson we can teach our children is that love isn’t just a feeling—it’s something we show through our actions every day. 💕🌟

In this collection of expert-backed articles, we explore how parents can turn Valentine’s Day into a powerful teaching moment. From fun, kid-friendly activities to everyday ways to model healthy relationships, these insights will help you create special moments that leave a lasting impact.

Because the best lesson we can teach our children is that love isn’t just a feeling—it’s something we show through our actions every day.

Summer is in full swing with its long, sunny days, warm evenings, and opportunities to relax and recharge. For parents, it’s also a time to find meaningful ways to keep kids engaged and learning while they enjoy their break. One… Continue Reading >

I recall, years ago, I ducked into a supermarket to grab a few things and while in a supermarket aisle and there was a mum nearby with her small child who was being reprimanded. Which I’m sure we’ve all done… Continue Reading >

Parenting is one of the most rewarding and challenging journeys in life. In an ever-changing world, our role as parents extends beyond providing for our children’s basic needs; we must also equip them with the essential skills to thrive. The… Continue Reading >

The summer holidays provides lots of opportunities for your child to move, play and be active. In contrast, returning to school can mean longer periods of sitting to do classwork or homework, carrying sometimes heavy school bags, and less opportunity… Continue Reading >

Dr Jane Williams, Dr Tessa Grigg and Bindy Cummings   Primitive reflexes are on our minds as Dr Jane and Dr Tessa attend a conference in London with a focus on ‘Movement and Cognition’. The conference participants understand that if… Continue Reading >

Media kindly brought to you by Lalaboom   Bursting with colour and promising endless play opportunities, the dynamic Lalaboom beads have been designed to grow with baby as they pop, snap, twist, mix, screw, clip, lace, build and stack! The… Continue Reading >

It can be hard to manage the needs of a child with a disability or diagnosis. Regardless of your situation, the condition(s) you’re managing and the support available to you, being a special needs parent is one tough gig. As… Continue Reading >

In August 2019 a Brisbane newspaper article reported that toddlers are now being taken to tutors to help them get ready for school. As a primary school principal, I was horrified to read this article and learn that parents are… Continue Reading >

Travel can be a daunting prospect for special needs families. Depending on the specific needs of your child, it can be tough finding appropriate accommodation, transport and activities to meet all your requirements. It can also be overwhelming leaving the… Continue Reading >