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book on raising emotionally comptent children

Raising Emotionally Competent Children

Raising young children is a journey filled with wonder, joy, and, often, stifling confusion. As parents, we’re often faced with our children’s big feelings. In this blog Danica from Little Bloom Consultancy outlines the tools we can use to help us raise emotionally competent children. Danica is a mother, teacher and advocate for children's WHOLE well-being and holistic development.
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handmade christmas gift ideas for kids

Handmade Christmas Coaster Gifts

A cute handmade gift from the kids is always treasured and these cute coasters from Alice @tinkeringwithtwo are the perfect keepsake. Create sweet designs using little finger prints and follow the simple steps to finalise your little ones artwork.
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Don’t Underestimate a Wooden Spoon

Don’t Underestimate a Wooden Spoon

Ever notice how the best toy in the house is often a random object? Don't underestimate the power of your average household items for play. In this blog Emma from @pagesandpaintau explores ways to play and develop your child's skills with things you can find in your kitchen. No expensive toys required. Check out this incredibly simple but genuis ideas.
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Spook-tastic Halloween Play Activities for Kids

Spook-tastic Halloween Play Activities for Kids

It’s the spooky season, and we have you covered with 8 fang-tastic play ideas to help you celebrate Halloween with your little ones. So let’s pumpkin spice things up for the rest of October with these fa-boo-lous activities. From creepy crafts to frightfully fun fizz, and magical messy play.
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Sensory Play Trays

Sensory Play Trays

Are you wanting to gain some more confidence and have a go at making a sensory play tray at home or try a base you haven’t tried before. 

Chelsea, an early childhood teacher from @Life_in_the_playroom has shared her sensory play tray tips. 

Manage Sensory Play Clean Up

Manage Sensory Play Clean Up

Sensory play can be the most amazing and engaging way to encourage development with our toddlers! However, it can be a little challenging when we try to get them to help clean up Eshy from @teachingbythemountians has shared some tips on how to manage clean up steps in sensory play. 
Raising Children Bilingual - A Mother’s Perspective.

Raising Children Bilingual - A Mother’s Perspective.

Sandra from @_our.enchanted.farm has shared her perspective on raising bilingual children in Australia. 

"Hi, my name is Sandra, I have two girls aged 2.5 years and 5 years whose Aussie accent when they speak German is quite hilarious. When I was pregnant with my first child, I knew that I wanted to teach my daughter German. Mainly because I wanted her to be able to talk to my family, who hardly speak any English. I have learned three languages at school with English being one of them but when I came to Australia in 2016 I had to relearn a lot of the words I hadn’t used in years. That’s part of the reason why I started my Instagram account, it allowed me to practice and get in touch with other people who share my passion for teaching and learning."

Tips for messy play

Tips for messy play

Messy play is an essential part of the early child development. While it may seem as though messy play is nothing more than just that, this type of play offers such a range of benefits for your little one. Check our Nikkis from @letsbesensory tips for messy play!
How do help your child love books

How do help your child love books

“My child is not interested in books!” is a concern many parents have brought me over my 15-year speech pathology career. “Everyone says read to your child from the time they are born and show your child books; however, what if my child just isn’t interested?! How can I help them learn?”
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"Tips to eat more affordably for your family".

"Tips to eat more affordably for your family".

As a Mum of 2 babes myself - I also know that you want to make sure you are providing the best possible meals for your little ones, where the food ends up in their tummies and not on the floor!

I have put together some useful tips that I use myself and recommend to my Nutrition clients that will help take away some of the mental fatigue you are currently carrying.

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Setting up a Playgroup

Starting a Playgroup

With all of the messy play inspiration we’ve shared last month, no doubt you’re itching to get your hands into some oobleck - and maybe you’d like to invite some friends over to join in?

Missie from @gumnuts.play_ has written a blog for us about starting your very own playgroup!
I'm a single mum, now what?

I'm a single mum, now what?

You're suddenly a single mum, and no doubt your head is spinning.

Check out these 10 steps that will help you through the emotional and financial rollercoaster - and hopefully lead to rediscovery on the other side.

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