Signs & Symptoms
Treating babies for bites and stings
Living in Australia we all know they’re around, those creepy crawly, slithery, stinging creatures that inhabit the planet with us. We are fortunate enough to enjoy an outdoor lifestyle, it is inevitable...
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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...
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first aid
The 4 things you need to know about treating babies for burns and scalds
Children are curious. They learn by play and exploring the world. This is a wonderful way to grow and develop, however, the problem is that you children lack the ability to understand danger and consequence...
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Why is positivity important to children? The answer is in this article
When we talk about positivity, we aren’t just discussing fleeting moments of happiness or the occasional flash of a bright side. Nope, it’s much more than that. Positivity is about fostering an outlook on life that doesn’t shy away from the ups and downs but faces them head-on with a spirit of resilience and optimism. It’s this kind of perspective that paves the way for a sense of wellbeing and creativity. That sounds pretty great,...
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The importance of parent-teacher relationships and how to build them
Children trust educators the most after their families. Teachers play a crucial role in the brain development of children by further developing their social and emotional skills, building on what they have learned at home, and helping them grow into well-rounded individuals. Even though I haven’t been in a classroom for a few years, I still have a strong passion for and connection to the education system. I understand that it can be difficult to...
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What developmental skills should a 5-year-old have?
Are humans competitive by nature? Or is it something we have become because this world has become so fast and aggressive? These were the thoughts that raced through my head as I watched my 5-year-old play with a bunch of other kids his age at the park. They were playing tag, and my child seemed to be the first one to be tagged.Again, and again.Again. So there I was, sitting on the bench, rocking my...
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Make learning fun with these activities for 5-year-olds
I sit in a corner on my favourite chair and sip my coffee. It’s still hot, which for many parents is nothing short of a miracle. But that’s not the only reason I’m happy. I’m watching my son and his two best friends run around our yard, and I don’t have to ask them to be careful or put away their gadgets. They’re wearing their paper pirate hats, and paper binoculars as they search the...
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What are the developmental red flags for 5 year-olds?
The first five years of a child’s life seem full of so many changes. It’s only when you look back at the pictures, that you truly realise how much they have changed in just the past year! Every day, they get taller, run faster, and learn something new. They tick off milestones and outgrow their clothes, and as parents, we pride ourselves on watching them grow and rooting for their success. But in today’s competitive...
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Game On: Making the most of screen time for children through educational games
Ah, online media, our constant frenemy! As parents, we love to hate it and hate to love it. One minute, we’re scrolling through Instagram, admiring pictures of our friends’ children and the next, we’re tearing our hair out trying to protect our own little ones from the evils of the internet. It’s a bit of a rollercoaster ride – we love the convenience of being able to connect with others and get the latest news,...
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