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...
10 Things to Consider When Selecting a Child Care Centre
Parents seek child care for a multitude of reasons. You may be going back to work, wanting your child to engage and socialise with other children, preparing them for school, or perhaps you are...
What is the ultimate number of kids to have?
As a mum of three, I’ve pondered this very question many times.I am the eldest child of five. There are 10 years between myself and my youngest sister. My parents had four girls and...
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...
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...
When Should My Child First See the Dentist?
Let's face it, going to the dentist can be a scary experience, even for most adults. When we ask our new patients the question 'Do you ever feel anxious about visiting your dentist?' most...
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...
The Importance of Family Traditions + Give These Tradition Ideas a Try!
Family traditions are something that look different for every family. They can be built around traditional holidays such as Easter or Christmas, or they can be as creative and untraditional as Marathon Mondays at...
Purple Book Appointments + Find Your Nearest Child Health Centre
The Department of Health WA offers health and development checks, immunisation advice and support to families with young children. Community Health provides a range of free services to support families to raise happy, healthy...
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...