5 Handwriting Tips to Help Build Your Little One’s Competence & Confidence
With Term 3 underway, we thought we'd speak to the team at Kids Are Kids! Therapy and Education Centre and get their top tips for developing handwriting from an early age. If you have young...
Containers for Change Initiative
Containers for Change is a new state-wide container deposit scheme that lets you cash in eligible containers for 10 cents each when they are returned to an approved Containers for Change refund point, encouraging recycling...
8 Fun Books to Read With Your Toddler
It's never too early to start reading with your little ones. Reading with your toddler is a fun and educational way to build a strong connection between you both. At this age, reading is...
8 Books to Help Kids Manage Anxiety
Your child's anxiety about school, the dark or about being away from mum and dad is a normal part of their development. But watching your little ones eyes fill with fear or anxiety is...
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...
The Myth of the Perfect Mother
Do you feel like you’re constantly comparing yourself or being compared to some perfect mother ideal?
Do you struggle with guilt and feeling like you’re constantly falling short as a mother?
You’re not alone, lovely.
We are...
Bring Joy to Your Day with Musical Play!
Musical Play is a magical way to share joyful experiences with your children whilst providing them with a wealth of benefits in their early years. As we know, play is how children explore and...
6 Ways to Boost Your Immunity
Overall, your immune system does a pretty good job keeping you healthy. Colds and flus are a part of life but there are some steps you can take to strengthen your immune system. We've...
Endometriosis Awareness Month: Melville mums share their stories
March is recognised worldwide as Endometriosis Awareness Month. A simple yellow ribbon represents the disease that affects roughly 1 in 10 women worldwide. Endometriosis Australia is a national charity that endeavours to increase recognition...
8 Books to Help your Kids with their First Day of School
Starting school for the first time is a large step into the unknown for your little ones. Not surprisingly, this can cause lot of "first day of school" butterflies for them (and for mum...