The daycare blues
Kylie Orr As I mounted the steps of the fabulous new childcare building, my gut churned with the familiar dread at settling a child into care. Again.
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Babyology looks at amazing alphabet art with Zoom Zoo Flashcards
Babyology Babyology looks at amazing alphabet art with Zoom Zoo Flashcards.
Activities for mums and bubs
Leearne Hynes Are you itching to get out of the house with your baby or is your toddler ready for a bit of fun and interaction? We have some fabulous ideas for fun filled activities for you and bub to enjoy together.
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App review - Count the Animals App
Babyology There are dozens of ‘learn to count’ apps and so it takes quite a few bells and whistles to separate one from the pack. I think a new winner has emerged.
Values added
Mia Freedman From the moment I gave birth to a daughter, I knew this day would come. The conversation was crucial and it would have been negligent of me to avoid it. I just didn't expect to be having it so soon; she's only five!
What to do when your child is being bullied
Amity Dry As a parent every instinct you have is to want to protect them, so what do you do when they are being hurt emotionally or physically outside of your control?
Drowning is Preventable
KEEP WATCH Spending time in, on or around the water is an enjoyable part of living in Australia. However drowning is a serious problem in Australia with 315 people drowning in Australian waterways between 1st July 2010 and 30th June 2011.
In the Garden & By the Pond
Children suffering as result of disconnect from nature – new activity boxset inspires littlies to explore their backyard.
Keep Watch: home pool safety
KEEP WATCH Royal Life Saving warns drowning has become a hidden epidemic and says much more must be done to ensure that Australia achieves the 50% reduction in child drowning hoped for by the year 2020.
Keep Watch: be water aware
KEEP WATCH Water is a fun and enjoyable environment for children and the ability to safely enjoy water is a critical issue. How water aware are you?
Product review: Fisher Price Animal Sounds Zoo
Leearne Hynes Fisher Price Little People is wild about animals! In stores October 2011! Perfect for Christmas presents.
Toddlers first sleepover
Perhaps its your anniversary and a night to a fancy restaurant is in order, or maybe you are off to hospital to have your next bub – your toddler's first sleepover is always a big milestone. Here's a few tips to ensure everyone has a restful night.
My first sibling
Justine Davies Bringing your new baby home for the first time in an exhilarating – and sometimes terrifying – experience. What if the temperature outside is too hot, or too cold? What if he/she gets hungry en route? And of course if this is your second baby then those worries are added to with the niggling thought of – "how will my first child cope?"
Colouring In
Father's Day Tie
Download and print this tie for dad - colour it in, draw patters and shapes then you can cut it out and give to dad on Father's Day.
1000 stories and counting
Parents of babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers face a wealth of information on the importance of developing their child’s early literacy skills, but what exactly are early literacy skills?
No time for games
Mia Freedman I'm deeply suspicious of people who play hide-and-seek with their kids. They make me feel supremely inadequate because I do not play hide-and-seek with mine. Or games of any kind. Not if I can possibly avoid it.
Child's play
In a pink fit
SAMANTHA SELINGER-MORRIS There's a sinister side to fairy costumes and stiletto booties, writes Samantha Selinger-Morris.
A short-lived freedom
Thomasin Litchfield Gender obsession still rules as boys are discouraged from experimenting with girly clothes and toys.
National Curriculum puts new pressure on school readiness
Maggie Dent Our children's childhoods are being stolen from them by the National Curriculum and its clash with what is truly beneficial for 5-year-old children's learning.
Classic wool pompoms
Francesca Newby If you fancy something a little more involved, you can make your own woolen pompoms. Depending on their size, you can either string them as a garland or hang them as ornaments.
Puzzles | Games | Activities
Kids activities from Megamind
Shaping up as the family hit of the summer, the animated feature Megamind features top Hollywood talent in an action-packed superhero comedy. EB has teamed with DreamWorks to bring you some puzzles, games and activities to print out and do.
Rule to add $48 to week's childcare bill
Kirsty Needham Childcare costs could rise by up to $9.62 a day for the youngest children when new rules for staffing ratios are introduced to childcare centres, a report for Community Services NSW says.
Finger paint
Here are some fun “edible” finger paint recipies. You may have these ingredients in your pantry already, so pop an art smock on your kids and get mixing, cooking and painting.
Playgroup for parents and children
Rachel West With today’s parents often isolated from immediate family, Playgroups can provide some of that emotional support needed to navigate through the minefield of scenarios that is parenthood.
Colouring In
Colouring In - Chef
Easy download and print page in black and white, ready to colour-in. Have this one on hand for when you are out at a cafe.
Colouring In
Dot to dot - bubbles
Easy download and print page in black and white, ready to complete and then colour-in. Do you need to keep your kids busy while waiting for swimming lessons to start?
Colouring In
Maze - get the washing in
Download and print these fun mazes - help mum find her way to bring the washing in off the line
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Colouring In - Singing Star
Easy download and print page in black and white, ready to colour-in. Pop the music on & let your little one express themselves musically and artistically.
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Colouring In - Princess Castle
Easy download and print page in black and white, ready to colour-in. Have this one on hand for your little one while waiting for her ballet class to start.
Forums
Daycare, Babysitters & Nannies
For finding child care or being a carer and all those rebate questions.
Playgroups
Discuss your Playgroup experiences or find a Playgroup near you.
Parties for the under 5's
Our forum for the under 5's parties - share your ideas, themes, cakes, stories.
101 toddler activites
If you're struggling for ways to entertain your toddler these holidays, don't despair. EB members have put together a definitive list of affordable, fun play ideas for under 5's.
