The ‘kids are back at school’ financial audit
If your wallet took a bigger hit than it could handle in the last school holidays, here are some ways to reduce your spend next time.
Tag: play
7 important reasons a child needs outside play
There's an expanding body of research which links time in nature to better health and childhood development. Here are some ways to sprinkle our lives with nature experiences ...
4 ways to boost your kids’ creative thinking
If you would like to have your kids keep their creativity as they grow older, and become adults capable of creative thinking, here are 4 things you can do ...
6 steps to help kids refresh and rejuvenate before school starts again
Children need to rest, refresh and rejuvenate in the school holidays - so they have the energy and stamina for when school starts again. Here's are some ways you can help them...
Maggie Dent’s 7 ways to be a back-to-basics parent
The things that matter haven't changed – only the world has. What children need now is what they have always needed. Here are some tips to help you go back to basics...
3 things to encourage in your child’s play
Play provides your child with opportunities to develop in a number of essential skills such as planning and sequencing, executive functioning, problem solving, social skills and understanding others, expressive and receptive language and self-regulation.
But why should children have messy play?
Mess is essentially new textures. The more textures a child learns about, the better their fine motor skills. So give your baby the best start ... give your baby a mess!
Review: Pop the Pig will make your day (and your kid’s too!)
Every now and then a new toy comes along that manages to effortlessly tick all the boxes. Simple to play. Good for the whole family. Not too messy. And, most importantly, LOTS of fun. Right now, this toy is Pop the Pig.
Interactive caterpillar playground opens at Harbourside
Caterpillar Lane is the newest, state-of-the-art play area at Harbourside featuring interactive games, a spider bungee, a jumbo slide, climbing towers, a soft play area and much more!
How to build a sandpit for the kids
Sandpits are a hallmark of an Aussie childhood. If you want to pass that simple joy on to your children (or encourage them to get outside), consider building one yourself - it’s easier than you think!
