“You have ruined my whole life,” my preschooler told me sadly outside the Bunnings cake stall. Why? Because I wouldn’t buy him a cupcake. This was after he’d just had his face painted, eaten a sausage sandwich for lunch, oh and was still sucking the lollipop we also bought him as a special treat. Here […]
Toddler hair is hilarious. After doing the childcare drop for some years now and seeing all sorts of ‘styles’, I’ve come to the conclusion that there are 11 classic toddler hairstyles. Which of these best describes your little one’s ‘do’ right now? 1. The toddler mullet This one is long at the back because you […]
Both the Australian Government and World Health Organisation, agree that children under two should have zero screen time. But Dr Kate Highfield, General Manager, Professional Learning and Research Translation at Early Childhood Australia and mother of a nearly two-year-old, simply doesn’t agree. A different world Overall, Kate sees the outrage over screen time as highly […]
As far as I’m concerned, early childhood educators rate as some of the most valuable people in my life. As I drop Mr 3 off into their care, I know that he’s in safe hands. He’s happy, looked after and will be entertained ALL day. What’s not to love? But, as much as I love […]