Games
Games to play with toddlers
Play is a vital part of growing up and helps your child engage and learn about the world! Here are some games toddlers love to play, each involve simple items from around the house.
Party games for toddlers and children
Increasingly, we’re spending more time planning our children’s parties. Something often agonised over is the type of games to provide.
All tech and no play for our tots
Alex McClintock Oliver Roach is 20 months old but he already knows how to put on and play a DVD. He is among a growing band of toddlers teaching themselves to use computers, games consoles and other devices.
Nannies can be a super option
Lisa Wachsmuth The nanny is not just limited to the wealthy anymore. With many families having both the mother and father working, hiring a nanny is becoming a more popular option, writes Lisa Wachsmuth.
Preschoolers not active enough
Julia Medew Most preschoolers spend 85 per cent of their waking hours inactive, research has found.
Environmentally-friendly toys: Is there such a thing?
Vicki Harding The busy world of parenting can make it virtually impossible to keep up with the latest news about the environment.
Busy parents put baby's nose to the grindstone
Michelle Epstein Are we a nation obsessed with educating our children? Do we really believe that a child should be subjected to formal learning during as many waking hours as possible?
Toddler bootcamp
Stiven Pucar Exercise for adults is essential for a healthier lifestyle but parents might find it hard to fathom that your toddler needs exercise also!
Teaching your baby a foreign language
Teaching children a foreign language helps with brain development and lays the foundation for lifelong academic achievement, with the impact greatest the earlier the language is learnt.
Wiggles fans see red over user-pays site
Damien Murphy In the red, yellow, purple and blue world of the Wiggles the colour of money now seems to be the primary one.
Communicating about sexuality with children
Family Planning Queensland It is important that children receive positive messages about sexuality. Parents, carers and schools can work together to promote healthy attitudes.
Toddler snack ideas
The little engine of a toddler is constantly burning fuel, and your toddler will benefit from small meals spaced out during the day. Healthy, fun snacks will provide toddlers with energy to burn.
Your second baby: tips for surviving
Advice on caring for babies is often geared towards first-time parents. When you have a toddler zooming about, that old ‘Sleep when the baby sleeps’ line may have you throwing your hands up in...
Your toddler’s turning two!
This year you might want to give your toddler a real birthday party, but be realistic. The biggest trap birthday parents can fall into is expecting too much.
The importance of play
Maja Pitamic As adults we often underestimate the value that play has in developing children both mentally and physically.
A brightly coloured world
ADVERTISEMENT CBeebies is an advertising-free, safe new channel where pre-school children aged six and under learn through play.
Safe websites for kids
Lia Timson With thousands of sites on offer it's no wonder parents are confused and troubled about which websites to let their children visit. Read more about popular and safe sites for kids to use.
