“Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue, and the dreams that you dare to dream really do come true” (Y, Harburg). Whether you hear the soft melody of Judy Garland in the Wizard of Oz… or Israel...
Eating the Rainbow
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Promoting a Healthy Posture
Babies develop naturally healthy alignment by moving in instinctive ways. In this blog we explore x3 top baby positioning tips to promote a healthy posture in young infants.
Body Space Awareness
It takes a lot of practice for kids to learn where objects are in relation to their own bodies and how to move their bodies to achieve a desired result, such as kicking a ball or crawling through a...
How to Develop Spatial Awareness
Remember that moment at the first mini soccer match, when your four-year old tries to kick the ball…only to miss it completely? (And you think, how did he manage to do that?). Or when you throw a...
The Power of Loose Parts Play in Early Childhood Development
As early childhood educators and parents, we are always looking for ways to stimulate and engage our toddlers in age-appropriate and active learning. Loose parts play is a wonderful ideology that...
Child-Led Play – The How And Why
‘Play, reflected back, is the creation, and validation of a meaningful relationship with the world’ --Winnicott in van Eerden 2010. As a mother I marvel at the deep focus and intricate layers of...
The Superhero Vitamin A
When asked to define a superhero, Stan Lee responded “a superhero is one who does heroic deeds and has the ability to do them in a way that a normal person alone couldn't. So, in order to be a...
Make Spinach Banana Pancakes for your Baby
These spinach pancakes are a perfect breakfast or snack food for your baby or toddler, and they are packed with healthy greens and nutritious ingredients to keep them smiling. Don’t let the colour...
Make Your Own Silly Putty
We've tried many playdough recipes over the years and always come back to these two recipes below. It's super quick and easy to make and much cheaper than buying ready made playdough. And, it's...
X5 Baby Play Benefits
Make play a priority during your baby's first year to increase parent-baby bonding, boost brain development, and set the stage for social interaction. Read more in this interesting Clamber Club book...
Dressing Up Promotes Body Awareness!
Body awareness is an important part of the child development process. This concept can seem more hidden and less obvious than other milestones children meet in the early years. In this blog you can...
Tips to Help your Preschool Child be more Independent
Fostering independence helps children to become aware of their abilities, to learn new skills, to practice patience and concentration, to experience a sense of achievement and to develop a positive...
Avoid Late Night Lunchbox Nightmares
These three words have had a long term ‘love-hate’ relationship with most parents. Back to school, back to stationery shopping, back to early morning swimming, back to school fee payments, back to...
Get Picky Eaters to Enjoy their Food
There are many reasons why kids shun their food. To end your dinner-table battles, you’ll need to know which kind of choosy eater you’re dealing with—and how our low-stress strategies can help....
“Let Them Eat Cake”
It is a natural parental instinct to fill up the fridge with fresh fruits and vegetables and to never pass that enticing ‘sweets and treats’ aisle in the shop when we take our little ones on a...
Create Your Own Playground
Our kids love taking advantage of all that summer has to offer, long days, lots of sunlight, and lots of freedom to play and to explore outside. But it can be a challenge finding enough activities...
Bean Bag Fun and Games
Bean bag activities for kids work on hand-eye coordination, body awareness, concentration, and integration of motor skills like touch, movement, proprioception, and vision. Parents, carers,...
My Toddler Won’t Share
Often parents leave a playdate or family gathering red-faced after a massive flood of tears over a toy. Why can’t my toddler share toys with a friend, she is great with sharing her food with me at...