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Screen-Free Activities That Actually Entertain Toddlers
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...
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May 262 min read
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How We Talk To Our Children Matters
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...
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Apr 292 min read
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A Short History of the Development of Early Childhood Education.
Early Childhood Education began being taken seriously all the way back in 1837 when Friedrich Fröbel developed the concept of...
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Apr 12 min read
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Storytime Magic
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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Feb 272 min read
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Eating Healthy in 2025
I don't know about you, but I always start the year with a goal to eat healthier. That goes for me and my family. Introducing healthy...
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Jan 302 min read
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Celebrating New Year - embracing change
Welcoming a New Year is exciting, especially for children embarking on a new school year, in a different room, with different faces....
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Dec 31, 20241 min read
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Getting Ready to Start School
We have so many children getting ready to start school soon. This is an exciting milestone for all of us. Especially parents. The big...
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Nov 30, 20242 min read
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How to Choose a Childcare
It’s a huge decision. How do we choose a childcare? You knew it was coming…but the reality is still overwhelming. How do you choose the...
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Oct 23, 20244 min read
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How does playing PEEK A BOO change your child's life?
We talk about engagement a lot at Eduplay, But 7 year old Molly Wright really does show and tell us best. Focused engagement with your...
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Sep 27, 20241 min read
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Is Competitive Sport Good for Young Children?
The Paris Olympics got me thinking about sport. Specifically, competitive sport and how it benefits young children. I was not encouraged...
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Aug 28, 20242 min read
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Nature Baby
Exploring nature offers a treasure trove of benefits for young children, shaping their growth and development in unique and invaluable...
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Jul 26, 20242 min read
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Toddler Tantrums!
Understanding Toddler Emotions: A Guide for Parents Parenting a toddler can be an emotional rollercoaster, not just for the child, but...
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Jun 29, 20242 min read
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The Science of Sensory Play
The Science of sensory play and your child. As parents, we often hear about the importance of sensory play for our young children. But...
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May 20, 20243 min read
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Cultivating Curiosity for your Child
Cultivating Curiosity: Nurturing a Lifelong Love of Learning in Your Child. Welcome, parents of curious minds! As your little ones...
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Apr 29, 20243 min read
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Holi - Festival of Colour, Love and Spring!
Holi is one of our favourite Festivals. The idea of spreading joy through colour is something we are all very good at!
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Mar 31, 20241 min read
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When Is Too Much Screen Time Too Much?
This is a question most parents have asked themselves. The answer is not easy to find and there is no one size fits all when it comes to...
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Feb 29, 20243 min read
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I DID NOTHING TODAY
Has anyone else heard these exact words from their child and wondered what it is that they do at Eduplay all day? This poem sums it up...
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Jan 31, 20241 min read
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Make New Year Traditions a Family Affair
Do you celebrate the New Year as a family? Do you include your child in the acknowledgement of moving from one year to the next? The fare...
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Dec 27, 20233 min read
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Understanding Toddler Behaviour
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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Nov 29, 20234 min read
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Chia Pudding - easy 3 ingredient recipe!
Feel free to right click and save the easy chia seed pudding recipe below - or download the PDF underneath it. ENJOY!
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Oct 24, 20231 min read
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