What children of all ages really need
All levels of play help to develop social-emotional competence and teach children how to interact with adults and peers. So when it comes to what children of all ages really need, the answer is: Play.
Free Printable: How to give money to kids in 6 simple steps
A 6-step guide for giving your children pocket money: Free to download in a handy format.
Why you should send your child to preschool
Early learning services such as preschool can be one of the best things parents can do to support their child’s development. Here’s why.
Cold over? You still need to do these 6 things
Before you heave a sigh of relief that your child’s illness is finally over (again), be sure to do these things to reduce their chance of falling ill again.
What science says about raising happy, healthy children
Science is beginning to back up what we’ve traditionally believed to be the secret to raising happy, healthy children.
Why baby teeth are important
Kids’ teeth fall out, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t important. There are many things that baby teeth tell us about your child’s health.
Dealing with tantrums
Two-year-olds aren’t the only ones great at throwing a tantrum. We have not one but three different methods when it comes to dealing with tantrums.
How to identify your child’s strengths and cultivate them
One psychologist has the secret to finding your child’s strengths, unleashing their innate potential and a free printable to encourage their inner genius.
Financial literacy for kids: 5 things to know
Our kids need to understand the context, trade-offs and consequences of our decision-making surrounding money.
10 things you should never say to your children
Don’t beat yourself up if you’ve said one of these phrases—and we all have—to your kid at one point or another, but here’s why you shouldn’t say them again.
Sophie Guidolin: “The most important habit parents should cultivate with their children.”
Blogger, nutritionist, personal trainer, world-renowned fitness model and mum of four Sophie Guidolin on why eating at home is healthier.
10 of the best learn to read books
As a librarian, here are a few of my favourite books for young children. Do you have any of these on your child’s bookshelf?