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...
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Getting active with movement dice
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 -...
Create your own Sensory Balls (aka “Stress Balls”)
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...
Its PLAY time!
We hear time and again how critical play is for the healthy development of our children. Play enables children to learn through their senses, to develop their motor skills and to activate their...
3 Tips for managing meltdowns
Tantrums and meltdowns rank among the top issues parents face. Often these outbursts are unpredictable, sporadic, difficult to respond to, and for some parents embarrassing. All children are unique,...
Learning Series – Match and screw with JARS and LIDS
Ever wondered what to do with all your jars and bottles with lids? We so often think that our children need bought toys to play with and to learn skills, but there is so much in the home that we can...
5 Essential nutrients to help calm hyperactivity
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD as most parents know it, is a disorder most often seen as the root cause of hyperactive behaviour in children. Children are constantly on the go and...
Toddlers healthy biscuit delight
Having to feed a toddler in a nutritious way can be tricky with all the pre-cooked or packaged options available at the super market. As a mom of a 14 month old I hold no judgement to offering the...
How to manage your child’s screen time – 3 Tips
During the COVID-19 pandemic, children are spending more time in front of screens than ever before. With the whole family behind screens at home and everything from work, school, playdates taking...
5 Easy sensory activities to do at home
Here are 5 Easy Sensory Activities when you have a rainy day, or would like to do something different with your Toddler. I have used ‘’ingredients’’ that will be easily found around the house and...
5 Benefits of Playschool for Kids
Playschool for kids is an effective way to help your child prepare for big school. Ideally, your child should have also had some experience going to toddler classes or other sessions made for...
Rainy Day Activities for All Ages
Beat the boredom with our list of rainy day activities that cater to kids of all ages. Keeping small kids entertained when it’s raining outside is no small feat. When you have kids of varying ages,...
Practical Tips to Stimulate Your Baby – 3-6 Months
As your baby continues to grow, you will start finding new ways to stimulate your baby. From the age of three months, your baby will start to have a better idea of the world around them. They will...
3 Ways to Encourage Imagination at All Stages
Activities that encourage imagination play a vital role in childhood development at all stages. From birth, children are constantly learning about the world. While senses such as touch, smell,...
Practical Tips to Stimulate Your Baby – 0-3 Months
Wondering how to stimulate your baby from the moment he or she arrives in the world? Stimulation plays a crucial role in your baby’s early development. Basic senses such as touch, hearing and...
Learning Series – Let’s learn our shapes …. with Play Dough!
Children learn best when all their senses are engaged. Learning our shapes can be taught not only through the visual and auditory senses, but also through touch, creativity and movement. Play Dough...
5 Tips for overwhelmed parents
Stress is part of everyday life. The physical symptoms of stress: increased heart rate, tension in the neck and shoulders, tummy cramps, sweaty palms and others, are linked to our primal...
Music making tips for parents
How to bond with your child through music making at home Did you know that music is considered to be an all-brain activity? When music is processed in the brain, all domains of the brain are...