As parents, we all want the best for our children. Ensuring they develop to their full potential is one of the most important things we can do. One powerful way to support your child’s growth and development is through early intervention. But what exactly is early...
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RAISING MENTALLY STRONG KIDS
Dr. Amen’s Eight Essential Rules for Kids: Raising Mentally Strong ChildrenAdapted from Raising Mentally Strong Kids by Daniel G. Amen, MD, and Charles Fay, PhD, coming March 2024 Parenting in today’s fast-paced world can be overwhelming, but having clear rules and...
The benefits of Lego!
As parents and grandparents, we all know the pain of Lego (especially when you step on it with bare feet)! However, let’s look at some of the benefits! 1. Teamwork and Social Skills One of the main aspects of Lego that children work collaboratively in a small...
Routines: why they’re good
From the desk of Miss Chrissy... Daily routines help family life run smoothly. With a routine, everyone in the family knows who should do what, when, in what order and how often. Routines are also good for children’s health, development and wellbeing. That’s because...
Unlocking Precious Moments: Spending Quality Time with Your Child
We understand that choosing the right childcare centre is a significant decision for parents, and it's important to know how we can create a nurturing environment for your child. One of our key goals is to help you and your child make the most of every moment...
Uh Oh…
Uh oh… My child has been unwell... Should they still go to Kindy? How long do I need to keep them home for? This is a dilemma for all of us as parents! Should they still go to Kindy or must I somehow talk to my boss and tell him that I need...
It takes a village to raise a child…
Happy Mother’s Day to all the mums, grandma’s & “mother type figures” at our centres. As we celebrate these amazing women, we remember that all mums have different struggles at different times and are in need of support. The old saying “It takes a village to raise...
Slow Down and Just Be
Our children are a lot busier than we ever were as children. Not only are their schedules full of physical activities (before and after school), such as swimming lessons, music lessons, sport, dance and other creative activities which are all really GOOD things, kids...
9 Steps to More Effective Parenting
I came across this article recently and thought it was a good one to share! (9 Steps to More Effective Parenting (for Parents) - Nemours KidsHealth) Parenting can be tough, but also so rewarding! Sometimes I feel like parenting is just a constant battle of correction...
A christmas wish…
"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...