10 tips for managing fussy eaters…
Fussy or "picky" eating in childhood is normal (and common), but that doesn't make it any easier for the parents who have to deal with it day in and day out. You might want to check out our previous post - How do you know if your child is a fussy [...]
Is your child a fussy eater or a problem feeder?
What are mealtimes like in your household? Do they match the scenes we see in the movies? You know, the wonderful moment where the whole family sits down at the table together, smiling, laughing, talking so pleasantly to each other whilst eating a gourmet meal? No? I didn’t think so. [...]
How parenting styles affect the way children learn
Parenting is tough. Of course it's also rewarding and we wouldn't have it any other way, but that doesn't change the fact that some days... Deep breath and count to 10! There are lots of labels being used to describe parenting styles and traits nowadays. Helicopter parents, tiger mums, snowplough [...]
Pixar Dominoes… So hot right now!
Unless you've been enjoying a glorious few weeks on a deserted tropical island somewhere, you would probably be aware of the Woolworths Pixar Domino Stars craze. It sounds cute doesn't it? Some little plastic dominoes with friendly cartoon characters on the back - Adorable! What's not to love? Hang on, [...]
10 games to improve your child’s vocabulary
When our children are young we eagerly await their first word. When we say, "Where's your nose?" and they point to it for the first time we clap and cheer. As they grow, they understand and talk more and more and conversation flows easily. So it’s no wonder that once [...]
10 games to improve your child’s listening skills
When it comes to a child's education, we know there is more to it than spelling words and times tables. However, sometimes it can be hard for parents to move past the old "Reading, Writing and Arithmetic" mantra. We know how important it is for children to have confidence and [...]