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Building courage in kids: How to help our little ones to be brave
We often think of holidays as being relaxing and fun, but they are often so much more than that. They are also a chance to step out of our comfort zone and try new things – but even this takes courage. Especially for our little ones. Whether it’s an activity they’d never try at home, tasting a new food or the courage to make a new friend… There is something about being in a new...
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5 simple ways to break down big questions into curious answers…
Asking questions plays a crucial role in your child’s development and how they learn and make sense of the world. And while it can be a bit overwhelming when our little ones come to us with a big question, (hello the dreaded ‘where do babies come from?’) we should avoid the temptation to give them all the answers right off the bat – or worse, to deflect and say you’ll tell them when they are...
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Holidays & Travel
Tips for planning a constructive holiday for your kids
With travel finally back on the cards, many families are back to planning holiday adventures. Whether it’s flying internationally to a warmer part of the world (is it just us or does it feel like everyone is in Europe right now?) or a local road trip to the coast — making precious memories with your family is what life is all about. For many children, more often than not, some of their happiest memories are...
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Overcoming fear: How we can help our preschoolers be brave
There are two types of children in this world: the first are those who leap off sofas first and consider the consequences of their actions second. Will it hurt? Well, we’ll just figure it out AFTER we land head-first on the cat, and let mum or dad handle the nosebleed that follows. YOLO, right? This is the kind of kid who will most likely try to eat a bug or lick the frozen metal pole...
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Is toilet training your preschooler wiping you out? Try these simple tips
Ask parents their least favourite part of parenting a young child and I almost guarantee the answer would be unanimous. Teaching toilet training can be hard on everyone involved. Cleaning pee from your favourite rug while trying not to shame your child requires a very specific level of strength and patience. While teaching toileting can feel like a never ending battle, it doesn’t have to be such a drag. You can totally achieve this major...
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Considering a Montessori school for your child? Here’s what you need to know
If you think your child’s first school is important, you are right! If you think it will determine how they feel about teachers, learning, and well-being, you are right again! But, if you believe that choosing the right Montessori school is the only factor that will have a long-term impact on your child’s social and emotional development, eventually determining whether they’ll be a dog or a cat person, who they’ll marry, how many children they’ll...
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7 Beautiful children’s books that celebrate LGBTQIA+ stories
Books are a brilliant way to teach children about love and acceptance – especially nowadays when literature for kids is so much more diverse than ever before. Media is such a powerful influence in our lives, so it’s lovely to see that stories are now exploring different types of people, cultures and families. By reading books that highlight LGBTQIA+ stories to our kids, we can teach them empathy and kindness, encourage them to stand up...
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What is World Pride and how do we teach our kids about it?
February 18, 2023 marks World Pride’s kick-off, which will be hosted this year by the City of Sydney – a massive honour considering it’s the first time a city in the Southern Hemisphere has been chosen to hold the festivities. World Pride has been taking place since 2000 and is a dedicated time to promote and advocate for LGBTQIA+ human rights. Through performances, talks, protests and parties, World Pride is a time to come together...
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Movie Frenzy has family film night sorted – all you need to do is pick your favourite(s)
Whether you’re looking to entertain the little ones over the weekend, or you’re in for a family night on the couch, the kids will grinning from ear-to-ear with excitement for some of the latest and greatest movie flicks, brought straight to your small screen. An unmissable week-long event movie fans know and love, Movie Frenzy returns, running from Friday, 10 February to Thursday, 16 February. For one week only, hundreds of the latest and greatest...
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