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Pre-schooler

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5 tips for managing the witching hours

Today’s post answers a reader question. You can read previous answers to readers’ questions here. How can I be better prepared / organised for the “witching hours” of the evening (5-7 pm ish) …

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Real Life Activities For Preschoolers

My eldest son went to a Montessori preschool and had a fabulous teacher who not only taught my son, but also took the time to teach me (and other parents) ways that …

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Alternative To Easter Eggs Of The Chocolate Variety

You wouldn’t have to have been reading this blog to know that I do like sweet treats and I do give my kids sweet treats.  My kids will receive Easter Eggs for …

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Kids’ Clothing – How Much Do They Need?

I have been asked this question a couple of times by readers and I never really have a great answer. The most recent email exchange with a lovely mum named Katie went …

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Teaching Kids Their Address And Other Details

Recently someone asked our youngest child what his name was,  he responded with his first name.  They then asked him what his other name was and he quickly responded with the nickname …

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20 Seconds

This post is sponsored by Nuffnang. Sometimes 20 seconds can change the course of your life. There are moments in your life that are so significant that when you look back at …

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Little People Wheelies Loops ‘n’ Swoops Amusement Park Review + Give Away

The winner was: deanna – Little People toys are perfect for the little hands of the little people who use them.I find that my 2 & 4 year old girls love playing …

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Choosing Clothes For Kids

This post is sponsored by Nuffnang. Back in February, the preschooler and I went on a shopping expedition to BIG W, to put together some kinder clothes for him. The clothes have …

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Early Numeracy Fun For Preschoolers.

Dice Game Using Duplo For Preschoolers

As part of the 21 Challenge I posted an activity which at its core was focused on Early Numeracy Fun For Preschoolers. This Duplo dice game I played with our preschooler last …

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Early Numeracy Fun For Preschoolers

This post on Early Numeracy Fun For Preschoolers is part of my 21 Challenge. I am taking The 21 Challenge to raise money to support homeless and at-risk young people in Australia. …

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Phonics Games – I Spy

This post on Phonics Games – I Spy is part of my 21 Challenge. I am taking The 21 Challenge to raise money to support homeless and at-risk young people in Australia. …

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Fine Motor Skills Activities – Cutting and Pasting

This post on Fine Motor Skills Activities is part of my 21 Challenge. I am taking The 21 Challenge to raise money to support homeless and at-risk young people in Australia. There …

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Road (Grass) Testing The Big W Everyday Wear + $100 Big W Voucher Give Away!

The give away has now closed. A winner will be announced soon. Thanks! This post is sponsored by Nuffnang. Last week I showed you just how far $100 could go at Big …

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The Perfect Clothes For Preschoolers

This post is sponsored by Nuffnang. Our littlest one is off to three year old preschool this year. Super exciting for him and me, but also a little sad for me too! …

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10 Tips to Prevent Pint-Sized Pester Power

Today’s guest post is by Kathy Chapman. Kathy is the Health Strategies Director for Cancer Council NSW and is responsible for leading cancer prevention work, focusing on encouraging healthy living. She is …

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Challenging Behaviour

Today’s post is answering a question from a reader. I will note first that I am not a child behaviour specialist. My suggestions come from the reading I have done and the …

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Poems, Songs & Story Times

PSST: Poems, songs & story times is a CD of rhymes and songs for young children. Created by the Young Readers Program, it encourages listening to rhymes and stories as an important …

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Bored Kids

Image Source: left-hand This post is an update from one of my very first posts, back in Jan 2008. ***** At some point over the school holidays I will have bored kids …

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