How physical activity helps develop kids' brains
Did you know that clumsiness, writing difficulties, even fidgeting and the inability to sit still are all problems in …
Development
In the first year of life, you have watched your baby grow from a tiny helpless newborn to a real little person with a personality of his or her own beginning to emerge. Between the ages of one and five years, your child will continue this development at an astonishing rate. At one, he or she is beginning to talk and use simple words, by five he or she will be telling complex stories and possibly even beginning to read and write!
To help you follow, and encourage, your child's development, we've put togther a series of articles on the stages he or she may go through as they navigate toddlerdom and the preschool years.
The Benefits of Messy Play
With opportunities to explore different sensory materials, children discover new ways to express themselves and develop confidence in and control of their bodies. There is no “right way” with messy play. Studies show that the benefits for …
Sing it loud! Music as therapy
Singing to your children doesn't just entertain them, it also helps their development. Do you sing to your child, but find yourself quietly hoping he or she can't tell that you're off-key? Well, now you can put aside your reservations - music …
Your child needs to hear 20,000 words a day...here's why!
How much do you talk to your children - really talk that is, not just tell them what to do (or not do!) Research shows that children who hear 20,000 words a day through everyday conversations, are more likely to have higher IQs by age three, …
Ten great habits to teach your preschooler
It can be easy to dismiss your preschooler as too young to get themselves ready, remember their manners, and make healthy choices, but they’re actually more capable than you think, and hankering for opportunities to assert their growing …
What is normal development?
Every parent keeps a keen eye on their little one’s development and concerns mount quickly when your child looks like she’s behind the pack. Paediatrician Dr Anne Tait takes a closer look at the process of development, including what's 'normal' and …
Child behaviour: what to worry about & where to get help
In this live chat, clinical phychologist Dr Melanie Woodfield discusses child behaviour, what to be concerned about and where to seek help, and answers your questions. …
Let them play!
Words to live by when you have a three year old in the house... …
Are we killing our kids' creativity?
This illustration from earlychildhood.com helps explain how we may be stifling our children's creativity. Created by: EarlyChildhoodEducation.com …
