Starting to introduce solid food is exciting and is an excellent opportunity to set up some positive mealtime routines. Mealtimes can be so much more than just eating; they are a time for communication, social skills and learning. It is important to set up routines and positive connections around mealtimes from the beginning, these tips […]
Alice Faulkner
Alice Faulkner is an Australian trained Early Childhood and Primary School Teacher who has a passion for helping children to grow and develop in the best ways possible; both within the classroom and when they are at home or out and about. She is passionate about education and the importance of advocating for early childhood education for each child and keeps up to date with the best practice for children and the latest research from Australia and other leading countries in this field. With teaching experience in Thailand and across the Middle East; Alice has enjoyed seeing how education fits into different communities and cultures. Alice believes that every child is amazing when given the right support and surroundings. Her key belief is that the most important thing to remember when working with children and their families is to have fun!
Six ways you can stimulate your kids’ imagination
Kids' imagination is more important than you might think. Kids with a healthy imagination often view the world around them with a vivid and engaging curiosity and grow up to be creative problem-solvers who find success in their lives. Help to stimulate your child's imagination with these six ideas below: 1. Give them options and ...
10 Tips to Overcome Back to School Anxiety
Anxiety on the first day of school is normal. However, there are lots of things you can do to help your child through the first day (or weeks) of school and make it as happy and smooth as possible. So how can we help our children overcome back to school anxiety? - Be mindful of ...
6 Skincare hacks for mums
Do you want glowing skin without the hefty price tag? Of course you do, so here are the best (and easiest) skincare hacks. Coconut oil – once a week, take 5 minutes to cover your skin and hair with natural coconut oil. Let it soak in overnight and you will wake up with the softest ...
5 tips to implement a bedtime routine that works!
Getting enough sleep is really important for children’s development and functioning. Our bodies are mechanically wired to need sleep, while we sleep our body is busy repairing and strengthening and our brain is busy processing and sorting. One key way to help children to get enough sleep is to have a good bedtime routine. A good ...
Quick and easy family favourite – macaroni mince.
If you are like me, days get busy and by the time dinner comes around you are exhausted and just want something that is super quick and easy (in other words, will be devoured by your hungry kids with no complaints). This is one of my all-time favourite dinners, my kids love it too. Best ...
10 Things you can do to reduce plastic in your household.
Thank you for being here, for reading this, it shows that you care about our planet and want to do your bit to help the environment. It can seem like an impossible task, however there are lots of small and easy things that you can do at home to reduce the amount of plastic being ...
5 Christmas Cookie Recipes to try this holiday season.
There is something special about time spent in the kitchen baking with your family in the lead up to Christmas. One of my favorite things to whip up with the kids are Christmas Cookies. We make them as gifts for teachers, friends and family, we take some to Santa, we have them as snacks and ...
Trendiest toys this season.
There are always new and exciting toys on the market and old toys that return to the most loved list again. With the festive season and school holidays approaching, these are the perfect toys to stock up and have a jolly season filled with play and fun. So, what are the trendiest toys right now? ...
What can you do this weekend in Dubai with the whole family?
I love weekends and spending quality family time with my children and I am always on the lookout for new places to visit and new things to try. I like to make sure we have variety in our activities and that we offer a range of activities that will cater to different tastes, luckily, there […]