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Chess can teach our children these 9 life skills!
Chess can teach our children these 9 life skills!
Many people agree that chess is one of the greatest games for kids and adults. But they also agree that it is a lost game - precious, but not approached by many people. With the release of the Netflix series The Queen’s Gambit, people are encouraged to learn and play it. So, should you and ...
Routines… Do You Need Them?
Routines… Do You Need Them?
There is an age-old debate about the amount of structure and routine that children need as they grow and develop. However, there isn’t a best-fit structure for all families and the routines each family have need to be adaptable and flexible to the needs of their children. There are a few aspects of routine that ...
Child’s Play, Sans Gender
Child’s Play, Sans Gender
Gender neutral child's play in the early foundation years is a studied and rather trendy topic at present, with research showing that children subjected to gender expectations suffer huge implications on their future achievements. There are a number of reasons why the turn towards gender neutral play is becoming more and more popular. The obvious ...
Developing Motor Skills
Developing Motor Skills
We all know the importance of developing fine and gross motor skills in children at a young age. Having good motor control can not only be important for a child’s growth but it can also promote independence and aid in cognitive development. So as a parent, what can we do to help our little ones ...
Newborn Play, Why it’s Never too Early to Start
Newborn Play, Why it’s Never too Early to Start
A lot of time with a newborn is spent engaged in routines together; sleeping, feeding and changing nappies and never-ending job lists seem to get longer. Society seems to think that babies can’t play games until they can sit and control their limbs better; however, you can play this easy game with your baby. You ...
Bring Learning Out of the Classroom and Into Your Home
Bring Learning Out of the Classroom and Into Your Home
Parents are always asking what they can do at home to support their child’s learning and further advance them academically. While I usually answer with ‘reading and free play is the only thing needed’, I understand that some families want more than that.  So, instead of ignoring those requests, I would rather suggest resources that ...
The Benefit of Music and Singing With Toddlers
The Benefit of Music and Singing With Toddlers
Young children are constantly learning, they are playing with the way words work and the rhythm and patterns in speech. This can be encouraged and strengthened through music. Here are some of my favourite reasons for spending time singing with your child (even if you think your singing is reserved purely for the shower): It ...
Learn Social Skills Through Picture Stories & Books
Learn Social Skills Through Picture Stories & Books
Picture books provide a wonderful opportunity for learning and exploring concepts, especially to help children learn about social skills and build on their character strengths. By using picture books in this way, it takes the direct pressure off your child and helps them to see things from other perspectives. Here are my top books picks ...