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Child pretending to make a pizza
May 4, 2023
Encouraging imaginative play or pretend play in children is an essential part of their development....
Fun Easter activities to do with children (that don't necessarily involve chocolate!)
March 23, 2023
Easter is just around the corner and if your children are like mine, it's always...
10 ideas for getting kids outside in Nature
March 9, 2023
Autumn is upon us and although many of us feel robbed by summer this year...
Helping Children cope with anxiety through Play
February 23, 2023
Unfortunately there is an increasing rate of anxiety amongst children in recent years.  Studies show that...
Meet Emily from Petite Eats
September 14, 2022
We always love stocking products from NZ businesses and supporting local. Petite Eats which is a local brand to us, based also in the sunny Bay of Plenty.  They provide a range of silicone baby & toddler toys which are not only durable but aesthetically pleasing too! We recently had a chat to Em the founder of Petite Eats about the business, family life and the juggle of everything in between!
20 ways that your child is learning whilst playing with Connetix
September 8, 2022
Ask any early childhood educator, and they will tell you about the great effects of...