Category Archives: Toddler Tips

Sometimes as parents it feels like we need to constantly entertain our kids to prevent them getting bored. But boredom may sometimes be exactly what kids need. As children many of us were often left to entertain our selves and our siblings. We were expected to find our own fun and come up with our […]

Want to rock the perfect kid’s gift that’ll make you the favourite aunt, uncle or BFF? It’s hard not to when they’re that cute. But then you remember all the other gifts you’ve already got them. And you’re stuck for affordable, creative ideas. We’ve all been there. Well, guess what? There are inexpensive gifts for […]

We live in a time where there’s never been more opportunities. Technology is developing faster than we can comprehend. Life is different now, to how it was 10 years ago. The only guarantee? Change. While you don’t want to think about your gorgeous toddler growing up, it’s all part of life. How children are raised […]

As a parent, you know how easy it is for your children to accumulate toys. You’ve given them a few random surprises, then comes their birthday and Christmas, and all of a sudden, they’ve got more toys than they know what to do with. Their toy boxes are overflowing and there’s animal noises coming from […]

Even the most energetic, fearless toddler hesitates when brought to the pool. Learning to swim happens from a young age and it takes time for our little ones to find their feet (and strokes). As a parent, it’s an amazing milestone to watch your child develop this important, life-long skill. Some kids adapt to pool […]

The times certainly are changing. When you were young, you’d climb trees, make sheet ‘forts’ and play in your neighbour’s backyard. Now? Kids these days often know more about technology than adults. And we don’t mean teenagers, but kids. Three-year-olds know how to open an iPhone. Gadgets have become the new hot commodity in classroom […]

Your child’s toy collection grows fast, especially around the holidays. Aunts, uncles, friends and Father Christmas usually give toys and, soon enough, there’s more than your kids ever need. And while this might seem like a nice problem to have, it’s important to focus on quality over quantity. This means focusing on a small, yet […]

Kids are always learning. You make your morning coffee and they start to mimic you in their playroom ‘kitchen.’ So, while you’re starting to implement your 2018 goals, why not add a few for your kids, too? Make learning intentional by creating a list of skills you’d like to teach your kids – whether you’re […]

When it comes to Christmas shopping, there are two kinds of people. One starts their shopping in October, and the other leaves it to Christmas Eve. If you fall into the second category, don’t worry. We’ve got a challenge for you this year. Why not think of it now, two weeks before Christmas? That way, […]

Ever have one of those days where your child wakes up on the wrong side of the bed? On those days, your little one will act out, become easily frustrated, and even throw a temper tantrum (or two) while you stare longingly at the clock as you count down the minutes to nap time or […]

Curiosity and imagination. These are two of the things that are synonymous with children. This is a time for building forts under tables and turning into favourite superheroes. You might have heard the Einstein saying: “Imagination is more important than knowledge.” And, he’s right. It’s the doorway of possibilities. It’s a mindset that believes anything […]