Ep 216: Why GymbaROO-KindyROO Music is Perfect for Your Child’s Brain | Dr. Tessa Grigg
I think we would all agree, music is one of life's greatest joys. Music weaves unforgettable memories into our lives by stirring our deepest emotions, making every moment more vibrant, no matter where we are or what we're doing. As powerful as music is in connecting with our emotions, did you know…
Ep 215: How Mindfulness Activities Can Empower Children's Well-Being and Creativity | Naomi Green
I think we would all agree that our post-pandemic world is as fast-paced and demanding as ever, and through this, it’s essential to equip our children with the necessary tools to navigate life’s challenges and foster their mental health. It’s common as parents to feel unequipped and unsure of how …
Ep 214: Primitive Reflexes – Why Parents Need to Know about Them I Dr. Jane Williams
Raising a newborn is an incredible journey filled with a whirlwind of new experiences. From the moment they enter our lives, we're catapulted into a world of learning and new information we never knew existed.. From trying to best decode baby cues, to the right and wrongs of sleep patterns to unde…
E213: Supporting Big Emotions in Children at Mealtimes | Sinead S.
Every parent knows the pain of mealtimes with children and that they can sometimes feel a little bit like a rollercoaster ride. Trying to keep their emotions in check can sometimes feel literally like juggling spaghetti while riding a unicycle. One moment, they're ecstatic about their favourite fo…
Ep 212: Why We Need to Ditch the Go for 2 and 5 Message When It Comes to Children I Dr Flavia Fayet-Moore
Every parent wants their child to be healthy and happy and of course, a big part of ensuring this has to do with their diet and the balance of foods they’re eating. However, figuring out the right mix of healthy foods that are right for the whole family to eat each day can be a real puzzle, it's a …
Ep 211: New Treatment for Mastitis: What You Need To Know | Pinky McKay
You may have heard the proverb, it takes a village to raise a child, and for so many reasons in our hectic busy and stressful day-to-day lives these days it’s not always possible to receive direct support and guidance from our family and loved ones like generations before us had. Thankfully, techn…
Ep 210: Why Children Should Get Excited about Reading, Writing and Illustrating Books I Sophia Stefanos
Aren’t children’s imaginations beautifully vivid and all so entertaining When children create by drawing and or writing, it really is a sneak peek directly into their hearts and minds. An opportunity to gain insight into seeing life through their lens and how they feel about the world around them…
Ep 209: Parent's Guide to Early Literacy Education I Olivia Durnan
If you’re a parent who wants to help your child to read, write and spell with confidence, tune in as you’re in the right place. If you’re also a parent who went to primary school in the 80s or 90s and have noticed that the way we learnt to read back then was a completely different approach and te…
Ep 208: How Nutrition Impacts Mother & Baby During the First 1000 Days I Kristy Manners
As parents, it’s our responsibility to provide children their best start to life. Did you know that a strong nutritional foundation and healthy future for children starts as early as 3 months prior to their conception, Yep! You may have heard about the importance of the first 1,000 days of a child…
Ep 207: What are the Benefits of Cardboard Building Blocks for Children: Advice and Buying Guide I Damiano Gestri
If you were to explain to me what your children's play area at home looks and feels like, how would you describe it? What sort of toys fill the play area? What type of mix of plastics? Woods? Fabrics are in there? How have you selected the toys that fill that area? Have you been strategic in a …