Childhood stress: Why and how we all need to calm down
Increasingly, scientists are linking stress in infancy and childhood to the soaring numbers of people suffering from anxiety and depressive disorders from adolescence onward. — Margot Sunderland, The Science of Parenting (2007). Maggie Dent is an author, educator, and parenting and
How to gently get your child to brush their teeth
When should you start encouraging dental hygiene? One of the ways to ensure children brush their teeth, without resorting to bribes or punishments, is to start early. Dentists suggest brushing baby’s first teeth when they appear, even wiping gums, may help
Being in nature is good for learning
Contrary to the belief we Aussies are a nature-loving outdoor nation, research suggests we’re spending less and less time outdoors. This worrying trend is also becoming increasingly apparent in our educational settings. Contact with nature can enhance creativity, bolster mood, lower
Make Play Everyday
Simple everyday moments help your child grow. The new Make Play Everyday campaign recognises that parents and families play a major role in their child’s ongoing learning. Through a series of short videos, articles and tips, we show parents how existing