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10 Sneaky ways to get your kids to eat healthy food

You don’t have to look far to find a TV programme or online article telling us our kids are overweight and generally unhealthy. With technology making the world move faster and our kids move slower, parents seem to be pushing...

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4 Benefits of sensory play for a child’s emotional development

Our five senses, such as hearing, smelling, seeing, tasting, and touching, help to interpret or perceive the world around us. For children, it’s important in their development and learning to use their senses. A cognitive theory supports how children gather...

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Why every child needs a great support system

Do you have a support system? You will have. We all do. It may not be something you think about or plan. It may not be carefully mapped out and stuck to your fridge, but it will be there. A...

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Boosting child development with regular unstructured play

The progressive, forward-thinking attitude of most Australians is of huge benefit to our kids. We’re one of the premier countries to have not only recognised the importance of play for healthy development but to also have many preschool learning environments...

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Bento boxes for kids: Our pick of the best in 2024

As a busy mum, I’m always on the lookout for healthy and convenient meal options for my kids packed lunches. It’s for this reason that I absolutely love bento boxes! These handy containers are the perfect solution for packing delicious...

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How to write a letter from the tooth fairy

With much drama and excitement, your child’s tooth has fallen out. You’re are emotional and they are bright-eyed with expectation as they await a letter from The Tooth Fairy. This is your first ever Tooth Fairy letter and you want...

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6 Tips to find reliable babysitters for your children

Wouldn’t it be nice to call on Mary Poppins or the Babysitter Club to look after our precious cherubs? Unfortunately, with the age of social media and the perception that ‘millennial babysitters’ are distracted and neglectful, it’s easy to get...

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Why DnD is the perfect non-tech tabletop game

Dungeons and Dragons (DnD is a game where you go on a make-believe adventure. It’s a fun activity you can do with your family; with a few modifications, even little kids can join, and they won’t feel left out. A...

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12 Bedtime books your kids will love

Bedtime books are a wonderful part of the evening ritual for parents and kids. According to researchers, bedtime stories not only help strengthen parent-child bonds and get kids ready for sleep, bedtime books also help reduce stress levels, boost logic...