Why do children love Dinosaurs?
Young children love dinosaurs and while Jurassic passions may seem like just another passing craze all children go through, there are some interesting explanations behind the infatuation. Encouraging more engagement in 'dino play' can foster key developmental skills including confidence in
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
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
National Diabetes Week: Symptoms and Effective Steps
In support of National Diabetes Week and its campaign, which raises awareness about the importance of early diabetes detection and effective measures, we want to provide information for you and your family on how to spot symptoms and how to
The Importance of Sleep for Child Development
It is extremely important to meet children’s required sleeping needs to support their learning, growth and development. As children progress through their developmental stages, their sleeping requirements change too. We understand how important it is to get this right, so
Choosing between Childcare, Family Day Care and Hiring a Nanny
During the first three to five years of their life, children are absorbing the world around them and developing key physical, cognitive, emotional and social skills. For this reason, it is important to choose the right early learning environment for
5 Benefits of Playing in the Sand
The importance of play and fun shouldn’t be underestimated, as it is a driving factor for how children learn through their early years. Playing with sand is an incredible tool that can help children develop a multitude of skills. There are
Literacy and numeracy push sidelining play in early years
A push to ensure students have core literacy and numeracy skills by the age of eight will significantly reduce time for play, and is the opposite of what is being done in leading school systems such as Finland, according to Sydney
Children share Mother’s Day cheer with oncology patients
The children at the Bonny Babes Childcare Centres in Coomera, Oxenford and Hope Island have been busy decorating goodie bags to deliver to oncology patients at The Gold Coast Hospital for Mother’s Day. Bonny Babes Owner Bonnie Fraser said that they began The
Who needs finger painting? Gold Coast toddlers use green thumbs to battle blues and grow lunch
A GARDENING program at local child care centres is more than just a fun activity for youngsters — it’s also helping prevent anxiety and depression. Bonny Babes Childcare Centres owner Bonnie Fraser said gardening was introduced many years ago to help