January Educators of the Month

Country Buddies Kinder News

Exploring, threading, drawing, team work and persistence! A big and busy day for the Kinder children

Being Barefoot Benefits Brain Development

When Can Children Give up Napping?

Why Energetic Play Is So Important For Our Boys

"Making Up Games Is More Important Than You Think": Why Bluey Is A Font Of Parenting Wisdom

How Cooking Together Can Develop Mindfulness In Your Kids - Liliana Battle

Back To Nature: Children Reap Benefits Of Braving The Cold

"There is no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing" - Dr. Tonia Gray

Skills Your Child Needs Before School

Libraries: Why They're Good for Children ~ Raising Children Network

Library visits foster a love of books and reading. Your child can borrow books for free, go to story time and more.

Stop Telling Children They Need to Sit Still ~ Shona Hendley

The little wiggly worms and jumping beans are wiggly and jumping for an actual reason and developmentally it's near impossible for primary school and pre-school aged children to sit still.

Flu Vaccine 2019: How to Protect Yourself and Loved Ones This Flu Season

ALIA National Simultaneous Storytime 2019

Now in its 19th year!

The Importance of Outdoor Play in Winter

Starting Childcare? Your Little One Will Have Lots of Feelings About It All ~ Jenna Galley

Let’s face it, mums and dads. Waving goodbye to our little ones on that first day of childcare is thrilling and gut-wrenching.

Teaching Children About ANZAC Day

Prepare for Easter Camping with Kids ~ Ben Collaton

Development of the Immune System in Children ~ Rose Welton

Autism Speaks aims to create a more inclusive world for the 70 million people with autism through new World Autism Month efforts ~ www.autismspeaks.org

#LightItUpBlue

Managing Preschool Seperation Anxiety ~ Amanda Rock

6 Ways Parents Can Help Kids Strike a Balance Between Screen Time and the Real World

Dental Care for Children

Dental care for children Tooth decay in children is on the rise in Australia, with more than half of all 6-year-olds having some decay in their baby or adult teeth. So it’s more important than ever to teach your child good oral health habits that will stay with them for life.Caring for children's teeth is importantIt is important to look after your child’s teeth from the moment they start teething. Keeping your child’s teeth and gums clean will protect against infection, cavities and pain. Decayed baby teeth can damage the permanent teeth underneath.If a child loses a tooth because of decay, it can cause crowding problems when their adult teeth come through later.

There's a Difference Between Helicopter Parenting and Plain Old Love ~ Wendy Tuohy

Happy Families with Dr. Justin Coulson ~ How To Turn Your Anger Around Without Yelling

Every parent has those days. The ones where your child has refused to get ready for school, thrown food at his brother and stomped on the dog’s tail. Or you ask, and ask again. And again. And AGAIN! And the kids just won’t listen… or if they listen, they won’t do as they’re told! When days like that happen – and they do – we can get so angry that we lash out. With smacking now being seen as less “acceptable”, the lashing out often takes the form of yelling.

Your child's social skills in kindergarten are more important than their academics

This article beautifully explains how important it is during this the Kindergarten year for children to work on and master their social competence.

Brain Hierarchy: When Your Child’s Lower Brain Levels Are Weak, they Can’t Learn

This article contains information regarding the brain hierarchy and how each part affects learning in the classroom. Affiliate links are included for your convenience.

A BRIEF GUIDE TO TOILET TRAINING YOUR CHILD

It’s a real milestone in your child’s development when your child learns to use the toilet. When they are ready for this important step they begin to recognise the feeling that they need to use the toilet, and they can ‘hold on’ until they are in the appropriate place.