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...
Routines: Why They Matter
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6 Immunity boosters for the whole family – products and lifestyle tips
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...
3 Ways to help your child cope with back-to-school jitters
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...
Spray painting fun!
Let’s get creative! Not only is this activity wonderful for explorative creative play, it also strengthens little fingers for fine motor development.
Busting Sleep Myths
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...
Separation anxiety: How can I help my baby?
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...
The Busy Mom’s Guide to Staying Fit
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...
Counting, fine motor, colours and numbers all in one
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...
Homemade bath crayons
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...
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,...
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...
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...