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We’re raising the first generation of children whose early brain development is unfolding alongside constant screens.

And most parents are left wondering:

“If my child is watching and interacting with screens every day… what is it actually doing to how they learn, feel, and grow?”

Here’s what the science quietly keeps showing us:

Young children don’t just “learn differently” from screens…
they learn less deeply than they do from real-world, human, sensory-rich experiences.

Not because screens are “bad.”
But because a developing brain is built for something screens can’t fully replicate:

messy, unpredictable real life
emotional back-and-forth with humans
touch, movement, and physical discovery
boredom that turns into imagination
failure that turns into resilience

A toddler isn’t just “playing” when they stack blocks or dig in dirt.
They’re building the architecture of attention, language, emotional regulation, and thinking itself.

Screens can entertain. They can even teach.

But they don’t replace the developmental power of a child:
falling, trying again, being comforted, exploring, moving, and connecting with real people.

If you’ve ever felt unsure about screen time—not guilty, just unsure—this piece is for you.

It breaks down what research actually says… in a way that makes sense in real family life.

👉 Read the full article here

Term 1 school holidays are here…

And so is the familiar pressure:
“How do I keep them entertained?”

But in 2026, it’s louder than ever—
with screens, streaming, gaming, and constant stimulation competing for every quiet moment.

And somewhere in all of this… we’ve lost something important.

Boredom.

But what if boredom isn’t the problem—what if it’s essential?

Because science shows boredom is where children actually develop:

🧠 creativity
🧠 emotional regulation
🧠 independence
🧠 problem-solving

From toddlers to tweens, boredom is the space where the brain learns to think, imagine, and self-direct.

In an overstimulated world, maybe the most powerful thing we can give our kids isn’t more entertainment…

It’s space.

✨ Let them be bored. Something important is happening.

👉 Read more in the article.

🎨 Imaginative play matters! Miley Cyrus joins Elmo on Sesame Street for her debut to Celebrate the Power of Imagination.

In her colourful guest appearance, she joins Elmo for a playful musical moment that highlights the power of imagination. In the episode, ‘Elmo’s Toy Swap’, Elmo is eager to swap toys he no longer wants or needs with his friends. But when his old toys are used in unexpected ways — like a flying disc as a pretend shield or a football as a spaceship — Elmo learns that there’s no wrong way to play, and it can be fun to see friends use your things in new ways.

🚀 Show kids how ordinary toys can spark extraordinary adventures! Fun for kids, easy inspiration for parents! 🌟

💛 Every toy has a story… and Miley Cyrus and Elmo just proved that imagination has no limits. Watch the episode now and let your child’s creativity soar!

Have you ever looked at something from Kmart, Bunnings or somewhere else and thought, this would be perfect for the playroom? Let’s take some of the guess work out and create some hacks for your playroom using simple, every day… Continue Reading >

This month, LEGO Foundation has announced their support of Play Included, a UK-based social enterprise dedicated to training teachers, psychologists, speech and language therapists, and other professionals to use LEGO play for therapeutic purposes as part of the Brick-by-BrickTM program…. Continue Reading >

As a parent, you are your child’ first and longest-serving teacher.  Family creates the environments and experiences in which learning happens, which makes parents a child’s first and best teacher throughout their life. Did you know that 90-95% of brain… Continue Reading >