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Despite the joys and happiness, the early days after birth can also be confusing, overwhelming and downright scary: Reaching out for support can be difficult, however it shows great strength….

Did you know that learning to use the toilet is a developmental and self-care skill? During early childhood, learning this skill gives children more independence than almost any other skill they will learn during the early years. 

Sharing books together is the single most important thing that you will do to help your child learn to read. As you share books with your toddler, they are learning…

As your toddler is learning life skills, they need to explore and interact with their environment, both mentally and physically. This can result in frequent testing of boundaries. At the same…

A good way to make an informed decision about which childcare service is going to be best for you and your child is to arrange a visit.

Toddlers are creatures of habit. They do best in places that are familiar, on schedules that are routine, and in situations where they aren’t expected to behave well for very…

Screens are all around us. From phones to the TV, tablets to computers, modern children are exposed to screens from a very young age. Although children are often entertained by…

Sleep is essential for a healthy child. A well-rested child is an active and contented child who concentrates and learns better. This can be supported through developing healthy patterns in the early…

Starting school is a big event for your child, and for you. For many children this may be the first time that they are exploring the world without you by…

Children, like adults, are attracted to certain textures, flavours and presentation. When we are children, appetite is a personal and innately well-controlled mechanism. Remember, the preschooler years are all about:…

There are many wonderful developmental milestones during the toddler years and you will be surprised how fast they grow.

Pregnancy and the birth of a new baby can stir up many different feelings for parents and other family members. It may bring up thoughts about what their new baby…

The new-found freedom of being in a bed can both be a blessing and a hindrance to sleep for some children.

Dads need support too and, thankfully, there are some amazing resources available for almost any situation. Below are some tips, resources and information for Dads you might find helpful. Ngala…

Your toddler will be busy all of their waking hours exploring the world through play. Play really is a child’s work. Your toddler will be busy all of their waking…

Parenting a preschooler presents many new challenges and many new joys. Witnessing the change in development that comes with your child going to preschool can be heart-warming and exhausting. You will…

Pregnancy and the arrival of a new baby can stir up many different feelings for parents and other family members. It can be especially challenging for toddlers. Sharing the news It…

Introducing your child to healthy food is a journey of learning together. It is not just about getting the food from spoon to tummy. Think about how you can set the environment…

Children, like adults, are attracted to certain textures, flavours and presentation. Appetite is a personal and innately well-controlled mechanism in young children. Remember, the toddler years are all about: exploration…

A toddler‘s growth at this stage is characterised by a lengthening of limbs, torso and increase in head circumference. For toddlers, nutritional intake and amount is measured over weeks rather…

When you have children, there are many things to consider.

Download our helpful guides that outline how much sleep, feeding and activity is within regular ranges.

Did you know your child is born with 100 billion brain cells – the most they will ever have – and that their brain grows faster during the first three years of life…

Numeracy is all about understanding and working with numbers. It is the ability to apply different maths concepts as needed throughout your everyday life. Just like with reading and writing, numeracy…

The most important adults in a young child’s life are their parents or carers.

Toddlers love playing and exploring the world, learning how it works and where they fit in it. It can be a challenging time for parents and carers as toddlers want…

More children are cared for by grandparents than in child care centres.

Starting solids is an exciting time for parents but can be a bit daunting.

As parents we can sometimes fall into the trap of assuming that life for a school age child is carefree and easy. As they don’t have the stress of going…

It can be challenging for parents to support their toddlers as they struggle to manage their feelings and behaviour. It can help to know what’s happening for them developmentally so…

Expecting another baby? Pregnancy and the birth of a new baby can stir up many different feelings for mothers, fathers and other family members. For mothers, it may bring up…