We all have a scarf or two in our wardrobe, and if not, we certainly have a dishcloth. It’s amazing how much one can do with a piece of cloth! From throwing and catching to playing peek a boo,...
Ground-breaking book: The influence of gravity on your child’s development Gravity, a missing link in child development by Dr Melodie de Jager, Dr Oleg Efimov and Victoria Efimova (Mind...
There are so many fun ways to teach body awareness. Children learn about their bodies through movement, touch and the visual and auditory senses. This game is all about naming body parts and getting...
Today I decided to get my daughter involved in a heart shape baking activity. My daughter absolutely loves baking and she is a real girl and loves girlie things so pink hearts are just up her alley...
A routine is the game plan that gets your child up in the morning and tucked into bed at night. If things feel a bit chaotic, your child is irritable, and outbursts are a frequent occurrence, then...
IMPORTANT: It's imperative to understand that no supplement, diet, or other lifestyle modification other than washing hands, wearing a mask and social distancing can protect you from COVID-19. Learn...
Most toddlers don’t start potty training until after the age of 2. At the age of 2 often toddlers have an understanding to hold their bladder and show they need to use the bathroom. Some toddlers...
The uncertainties around children going back to school have parents facing unfamiliar challenges. Fear and anxiety levels are bound to rise as children are, firstly, leaving their place of shelter...
Let’s get creative! Not only is this activity wonderful for explorative creative play, it also strengthens little fingers for fine motor development.
Sleep: fundamentally important for the physical and emotional well-being of both children and adults and the one thing our brains can physically not function without. Ask any parent and they will...
At some point during your baby’s development he will experience separation anxiety. This is completely normal, and the good news is that for most babies, separation anxiety happens in phases and...
For nine months we carry a wonderful miracle and after the birth we live in a bubble of euphoria, staring in awe at the beautiful bundle of joy we’ve created. But, as the euphoria fades and reality...
Imagine trying a very simple exercise with your little one, where you could tackle various concepts such as colours, counting, numbers and fine motor all in one. You can vary this exercise depending...
Learning our colours is a right of passage and something we all teach our children from a young age. Toddlers learn their colours best when learning through association. The green apple, the red...
Bath time is one of our favourite activities at home. Any time there is any kind of water, be it the swimming pool or the dogs water bowl, my daughter is drawn to it and just wants to play in it. We...
~ A whole brain way to calm the chaos and nurture your child’s developing mind ~ Authors: D.J Siegel (M.D.) and T.P Bryson (PH.D.) Reviewed By: Kelly Westerman (B.Sc. OT) One of the most common...
This is a fantastic, stimulating, fun and educational activity that you can do this holiday with your children. To download the movement dice click on this link to our google drive account -...
Using stress balls can be extremely beneficial for your children. Whether they are in your sensory bin readily available in your calm corner, stress balls are always a good idea! Supplies: Water...