Local Parks with Scooter and Bike Paths
We've listed some of the best local parks to take the kids where they can burn off some energy on their scooter or bike. Maybe it's time to take the training wheels off, or...
Can Art Make Your Child Smarter?
If you think art is just for fun, think again! Below are just some of the benefits of participating in art-based activities, and they don't apply only to kids! It might be time...
15 Screen-Free Activities for Your Kids to do at Home
It's easy to turn the TV on to keep the kids quiet or to keep them occupied whilst you're doing housework or working from home, but we all know that real play is the...
Learning a second language: 5 amazing proven benefits
Experiencing the world with only one language at your disposal is like only using the default applications on a computer when you have an entire app store at your fingertips.
And there are numerous benefits...
Local Toy Libraries – What they are & how to join
Toy libraries are not-for-profit organisations, run by volunteers, that help you keep up with the ever changing set of interests and skills of your children, without having to spend at the shops every 6...
Marmion Reserve (Melville) – Playground Review
The playground at Marmion Reserve, Melville is situated next to the lake behind the Melville Junior Football Club, and is a lovely little play space.
There is a great range of play equipment suitable for...
15 Activities to do with your Toddler on a Rainy Day
It's a challenge to keep an energetic toddler entertained when it's raining outside. Other than putting on a rain coat and gumboots so they can splash in puddles, here are some suggestions of what...
15 Things to Do With Your Toddler on a Hot Day
We've had some crazy hot days this summer and there are still weeks ahead of us before the cooler weather gives us some relief. It can be hard to know what to do with...
10 Fun Christmas Crafts for Kids
Some schools have already broken up for the holidays; others have a few more days to go. Here are some Christmas Craft ideas that will keep the kids busy in the lead up to...
Benefits of Reading to your Child at an Early Age
Whether it's a picture book, nursery rhymes or a touch and feel book, it's never too early to introduce your children to the world of books. Reading and storytelling with babies and children promotes...