by Simone Herring (chaplain, counsellor, pastor) Emotions are the first language we learn. Long before a baby can talk, it can express and communicate its feelings of pain, frustration and contentment. But not all people grow up to be emotionally intelligent and some...
Children can learn so much from joining in and doing some chores at home. Children are a part of the family, and as such, doing chores helps them to learn the skills they will need to run a household as an adult and lets them feel a sense of responsibility with being...
In the journey of nurturing our little ones, we often find ourselves tiptoeing around the notion of risk. We strive to create safe environments, shielding them from any potential harm. But what if I told you that a healthy dose of risk is actually vital for your...
At Young Discoverers, we understand the importance of providing wholesome meals for your little ones, which is why we provide meais that are delicious and nutritious. As prospective parents seeking the best childcare experience on the Gold Coast, we know that a...
"Maybe Christmas, he thought, doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas... perhaps... means a little bit more!" (Dr Suess) This quote from Dr Suess rings so true ... We hope that this Christmas you spend quality time with your families, creating memories to last a...
Life is so busy, that sometimes we forget to take a breath and appreciate nature. The children have been learning how God made this beautiful world that we live in and it really is amazing. From the smallest animals, to biggest waterfalls. He made the planets and...
This week we celebrated harmony week by wearing orange to kindy. Harmony Week is about inclusiveness, respect and belonging for all Australians, regardless of cultural or linguistic background. Australia is one of the most successful multicultural countries in the...
Are you interested in learning positive strategies to help you parent better in challenging situations? Then Positive Parenting Program is for you. Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) is a parenting program designed by the University School of Psychology's...
The below article, from the "raisingchildren.net.au" website was deemed to be "timely" given the current climate that seems to be ever present these days! And remember, we are ALWAYS here to help in whatever way we can! xx...
StartingBlocks.gov.au has two articles on good screen practices contributed by the eSafety Commissioner. How to encourage good screen practices for your child explains what ‘quality content’ for children means, and how parents can connect with...