Book Central – Where is the Green Sheep?
No doubt you’ve heard the message “read books with your child” but what they don’t tell you is what books to read and how to read them. Did you know it’s actually these two things – the what and how - that makes the difference to your child’s…
5 Skills Your Child Must Have Before Starting School
Are you wondering if your child is ready for school next year? This is an important article that could make the world of difference to your child’s schooling success. “Children who know numbers, can write their name and read letters before…
Toy Central – Mr Potato Head
Playing the right games in the right way No doubt you’ve heard the message “play with your child” but what they don’t tell you is what games are good to play and how to play them. Did you know it’s these two things – the what and how - that make…
Book Central – The Very Brave Bear
Reading the Right Books the Right Way No doubt you’ve heard the message “read books with your child” but what they don’t tell you is what books to read and how to read them. Did you know it’s actually these two things – the what and how - that make…
Clear speech: 3 tips to help your child say the ‘f’ sound
Do you have a child who can’t say the ‘f’ sound? Perhaps they say ‘pish’ for ‘fish’ or ‘cottee’ for ‘coffee’. These mistakes can definitely sound cute when they’re young however once your child gets to a certain age they need to be able to say…
3 ways to help your child play well with others
Is your child having trouble playing with other children? If you answered yes, then keep reading! If your child is having difficulty playing with other children, this can impact their ability to form and maintain meaningful friendships and thrive in…
3 ways to support children with Autism
As part of Autism Awareness Month we thought we’d share with you 3 of our top tips for supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). There’s a saying that if you’ve met one child with autism, you’ve met one child with autism. And it’s so…
Should I use baby sign with my child?
If you’re deciding whether to sign with your baby then keep reading because that’s just what this article is about. There are a bunch of baby sign programs out there that come with claims that signing will make your child talk sooner, give them…
The 3 mistakes you need to avoid if you have a child with unclear speech
If you have a child with unclear speech then keep reading as this article is for you. Unclear speech is part of typical development. Children make mistakes as they’re learning to talk. But if these mistakes persist as they get older it increases the…
Christmas Gift Ideas
Looking for some last minute stocking fillers or a Christmas present for under the tree? The masses of toys you find in the stores can be rather overwhelming. You may find yourself asking which ones will they enjoy and will they also help with…
Book Central – Where is the Green Sheep?
No doubt you’ve heard the message “read books with your child” but what they don’t tell you is what books to read and how to read them. Did you know it’s actually these two things – the what and how - that makes the difference to your child’s development? We know from research that children who…
5 Skills Your Child Must Have Before Starting School
Are you wondering if your child is ready for school next year? This is an important article that could make the world of difference to your child’s schooling success. “Children who know numbers, can write their name and read letters before starting school are no more successful than those…
Toy Central – Mr Potato Head
Playing the right games in the right way No doubt you’ve heard the message “play with your child” but what they don’t tell you is what games are good to play and how to play them. Did you know it’s these two things – the what and how - that make the difference to your child’s development? So why…
Book Central – The Very Brave Bear
Reading the Right Books the Right Way No doubt you’ve heard the message “read books with your child” but what they don’t tell you is what books to read and how to read them. Did you know it’s actually these two things – the what and how - that make the difference to your child’s development? We…
Clear speech: 3 tips to help your child say the ‘f’ sound
Do you have a child who can’t say the ‘f’ sound? Perhaps they say ‘pish’ for ‘fish’ or ‘cottee’ for ‘coffee’. These mistakes can definitely sound cute when they’re young however once your child gets to a certain age they need to be able to say these words correctly. If you let your child say words…
3 ways to help your child play well with others
Is your child having trouble playing with other children? If you answered yes, then keep reading! If your child is having difficulty playing with other children, this can impact their ability to form and maintain meaningful friendships and thrive in day-to-day activities. By developing this skill,…
3 ways to support children with Autism
As part of Autism Awareness Month we thought we’d share with you 3 of our top tips for supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). There’s a saying that if you’ve met one child with autism, you’ve met one child with autism. And it’s so true! By its nature, autism is a spectrum, with…
Should I use baby sign with my child?
If you’re deciding whether to sign with your baby then keep reading because that’s just what this article is about. There are a bunch of baby sign programs out there that come with claims that signing will make your child talk sooner, give them bigger vocabularies, better thinking skills and reduce…
The 3 mistakes you need to avoid if you have a child with unclear speech
If you have a child with unclear speech then keep reading as this article is for you. Unclear speech is part of typical development. Children make mistakes as they’re learning to talk. But if these mistakes persist as they get older it increases the chances of your child having a bunch of…
Christmas Gift Ideas
Looking for some last minute stocking fillers or a Christmas present for under the tree? The masses of toys you find in the stores can be rather overwhelming. You may find yourself asking which ones will they enjoy and will they also help with their development? To help you choose, we've put…