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Toddler bootcamp
STIVEN PUCAR 26 Jun |
Exercise for adults is essential for a healthier lifestyle but parents might find it hard to fathom that your toddler needs exercise also!
Healthy children actively involved
18 Jun |
To make a change for the better, parents and children have to become actively involved in changing their lifestyles. They need to support and encourage each other.
Children in the modern office - all part of a day's work?
FARAH FAROUQUE |
The exclusion of a toddler from the Senate has prompted calls for more flexibility.
Five tips for bringing out the best in your Mother-in-Law
JENNA D. BARRY 2 Jun |
If you get along great with your mother-in-law, then I’m really happy for you. Actually, if I’m being honest, I’m only 60% happy for you and 40% jealous.
Teaching your baby a foreign language
3 Jun |
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.
Child-care centres to focus on preparing children for school
STEPHANIE PEATLING 21 May |
All child-care centres will be required to begin baby learning and child development programs from July as part of a Federal Government push to make sure children are ready to learn when they start school.
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Bridging the gap between home and childcare
I’m sure it’s not a generalisation to say that the vast majority of children experience some degree of anxiety when starting daycare. But like any new stage a little investigative research, a positive vibe, lots of cuddles, patience and perseverance, all go along way.
Night time tips for toddlers
A sleeping routine for your toddler doesn't need to be treated as a military-precise regimen, but can be a positive cornerstone for a healthy lifestyle.
Nursery Rhymes
A nursery rhyme is a traditional song or poem taught to young children, originally in the nursery. Learning such a verse assists in the development of vocabulary, and several examples deal with rudimentary counting skills.
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. Here are some suggestions to keep your little party animals happy!
Childproofing your home
Childproofing your home can be a big task, so we’ve provided these easy-to-read home safety tips. We’ve listed necessary information for helping safeguard against hidden hazards. Our room-by-room reference guide helps you to keep safe what’s most important to you – your children.
The importance of play
As adults we often underestimate the value that play has in developing children both mentally and physically. Play is your child's way of engaging and making sense of the world and cannot be overvalued.
Play it safe with car seats
The rules are out of date, exposing our children to danger because they are not in appropriate car safety restraints, Fiona Surtees warns.
