The Importance of Playing Make-Believe
posted in: Activities, Articles, Childcare, Toddlers
Playing make-believe is an important part of a child’s development. The reason for this is that young children learn by observing, imagining and doing. If you have ever seen your child do something like pick up a rock and pretend …
Fun Rainy Day Activities
posted in: Activities, Articles, Arts & Crafts, Childcare, Preschoolers, Toddlers
While we love to encourage our kids to play outside to get some fresh air and sunshine, the weather doesn’t always agree with our plans. It doesn’t take a lot for kids to get cabin fever so it’s always good …
Surviving the School Holidays
posted in: Articles, Childcare, Events, Parent Information, Toddlers
The end of the school year for 2020 is now approaching. We have you covered with some information on hope to deal with the school holiday blues; for both primary care givers as well as children. We will also talk …
Nurturing Your Child’s Interests and Hobbies
posted in: Activities, Articles, Arts & Crafts, Childcare, Multimedia, Parent Information, Parents, Self Imporvement, Toddlers
Some children seem to be born with plenty of interests while others struggle just to find one. Here is how to help your child discover activities that truly inspire them.
Pick Two Activities. It is not unusual for people to …
Nurturing Your Child’s Creative and Imaginative Thinking
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Sparking your child’s imagination and creative thinking is easier than you might think. It’s not unusual for practical life skills to take precedence over teaching children how to get creative and use their imagination. Studies show that creative people generally …
Fun Activities to do at Home
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“I’m BORED” Those two dreaded words. Keeping your children occupied at home can be a difficult task. Finding inspiration to keep your children engaged while helping them learn important skills can be one of the most satisfying aspects of being …
How to Help Your Child to Cope with trying times
Our current times are unprecedented and it seems that our children are exposed to news of disasters and tragedies much more today than in the past.
Children can learn about these either by TV when parents are watching the news; …
Teaching your Child Better Eating Habits is Important
This month, let’s talk about food and how it helps fuel development in your child. Teaching your children and adolescents how to eat “properly” from an early age is really very important to promote healthy growth and development. Each food …
Physical Activity for Toddlers – Keeping them Moving
posted in: Articles, Childcare, gardening/outside, Preschoolers, Self Imporvement, Toddlers
Making physical activity a normal part of your child’s everyday experience can start at an early age. When choosing these activities for your child, no matter how early you start, make sure they are FUN. If your child is enjoying …