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Toddler Behaviour
Why does my child only act up for me?
First things first, this is actually a good thing! No really, stick with us. It’s actually very normal for babies to be little angels for everyone else and then scream, cry, winge, refuse to nap or eat and just generally...
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Signs & Symptoms
Understanding your child’s fevers
Fever is incredibly common in children. Having an understanding of why children (and adults) can develop a fever is important. There are many myths about fever, the number one being that a fever is the actual illness. Fever is not the illness, it is the body’s natural response when we get an infection (eg. a virus or bacteria). Our bodies are incredibly smart. Many viruses and bacteria cannot survive in a ‘hot’ environment, so our...
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Preschooler Development
The difference between rewards and bribes
Before figuring out whether it’s ok to use rewards or bribes, you should have a clear understanding of what they mean. Many times parents believe rewarding and bribing are the same and apply the same...
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Preschooler Development
When should I introduce chores and pocket money?
At 3 years old, your child is still your little helper, with little groans and backtalk that will come one day! You may be wanting to take advantage of this positive attitude and teach them some beginner chore skills. On top...
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Sleep Transitions
When the day sleep at preschool becomes a problem
Sleeping through the night is never easy for children, especially as they get older and they’ve had too much rest during the day. Noticing your little one going from a full night sleep to suddenly resisting bedtime...
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Development Tips
Helping your child develop friendships
Looking back at your childhood, it’s fun to remember your first friends. Your parents probably remind you all the time about the childhood games you played with your little buddies..
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Preschooler Development
Teaching your child about gender, expected roles and stereotypes
We know that traditional rigid gender stereotypes for males and females are one of the main contributors to disrespect towards and violence against women...
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Nutrition Tips
Improving the nutritional value of the lunchbox
Bento-style lunch boxes are a great way to get you child eating a nutritionally balanced lunch. They often contain separate compartments, that will allow...
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Preschooler Development
Understanding gender and diversity for children
So much of our world is assigned to masculine and feminine. Toys, colours, clothes, sports, occupations. We have very narrow, traditional, stereotypical...
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Learning Ideas
A positive approach to human sexuality conversations…
You have already started teaching your small children about human sexuality whether you realise it or not. The way you speak to them, touch them, nurture them. Their early experiences of intimacy, pleasure, respect...
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At-home Activities
Bake your name
Most children learn to spell and read their own name before any other word. Why not encourage them with a yummy treat! This is a great activity as you can involve your little one from baking, to decorating...
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Toddler Behaviour
Why does my child only act up for me?
First things first, this is actually a good thing! No really, stick with us. It’s actually very normal for babies to be little angels for everyone else and then scream, cry, winge, refuse to nap or eat and just generally...
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Sexual Development
How to explain where babies come from
Conversations about the amazing story of human reproduction should be a normal part of every household. If you are feeling apprehensive, do a little preparation so that you can respond positively and be an 'askable parent'...
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Sleep Behaviour
Could my child be having nightmares?
Nightmares are never fun (duh). Seeing your little one struggling with them is difficult to watch, so getting to the bottom of it is important. Even toddlers might complain about monsters entering their usually pleasant...
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