Science at Home

Science at Home

Science at Home Experiments for Children By Emma Daniels   I have always wondered why and how. How do trains stay on the tracks? Why do some things float and others sink? How do birds and planes stay in the sky? It is probably why I went into Kindergarten...
Raising Children Who Love to Read

Raising Children Who Love to Read

Raising Children Who Love to Read By Emma Thomas As a child story time was one of my favourite activities at home or at school. I still love reading and I’m so grateful for the apps that allow me to access books on my phone in the middle of the night while I’m up with...
You Get What You Get

You Get What You Get

“You get what you get, and you don’t get upset” Is this helpful for our little people? By Emma Daniels   I’ve heard this phrase so often and it has been playing on my mind.  “You get what you get, and you don’t get upset”    Picture this… You are at your...
Our Kindergarten Program

Our Kindergarten Program

Our Kindergarten Program By Emma Thomas   The world of parenting is a world of choices! What sort of parent will you be, strict, helicopter, free range? What sort of toys will you buy, what about clothes, food? Will you stick to a schedule or go with the flow? As...
The Child Care Subsidy Explained 

The Child Care Subsidy Explained 

The Child Care Subsidy Explained By Emma Thomas The Child Care Subsidy can be confusing and overwhelming! And I’m saying this as someone who has worked in early childhood since I left school. Since becoming a parent I have had to navigate the system from the family...
Mother’s Day – More Than a Token Effort

Mother’s Day – More Than a Token Effort

Mother’s Day – More Than a Token Effort By Emma Thomas It’s Mother’s Day this Sunday! It feels like we’ve only just finished with Easter, the school holidays, Anzac Day and a whole run of public holidays. The shops are awash with gifts and promotions which claim...
How Do We Talk to Children About War?

How Do We Talk to Children About War?

How Do We Talk to Children About War? By Emma Thomas   With the current crisis in Ukraine and Anzac day approaching your children might have questions about war. It can be challenging to know how to respond when our children ask about conflicts, both past and...
Easter Fun for Kids

Easter Fun for Kids

Easter Fun for Kids By Emma Thomas    Holidays, family time and chocolate! Easter is such fun for kids (and adults). What Easter activities do you remember from your childhood? What do your children enjoy doing? I remember time spent with friends and family,...
Family Rituals and Traditions

Family Rituals and Traditions

Family Rituals and Traditions   Our family rituals and traditions keep us connected. They bring purpose and authenticity to the things we do and bring meaning to our lives.   Thinking back on my own childhood I have strong memories of the things we did over...