Let’s be real — sometimes the easiest way to get some space and time is to hand your child the tablet or phone. But if you’re looking for...

The way we talk to our children becomes their inner voice -  Peggy O’Mara Why does how we talk to our children matter so much? As...

Early Childhood Education began being taken seriously all the way back in 1837 when Friedrich Fröbel developed the concept of...

The Magic of Storytime   Storytime is a cherished tradition that holds a special kind of magic for young children. It’s more than just...

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By Toni Whiteacre (Muriwai Room Leader and Eduplay Curriculum Leader) The Toddler years are a time of rapid growth and development, with...

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