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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Oct 234 min read
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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Sep 271 min read
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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Aug 282 min read
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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Jul 262 min read
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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Jun 292 min read
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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May 203 min read
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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Apr 293 min read
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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Mar 311 min read
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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Feb 293 min read
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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Jan 311 min read
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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Dec 27, 20233 min read
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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Nov 29, 20234 min read
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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Oct 24, 20231 min read
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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Sep 30, 20232 min read
The Most Important Thing for Your Child is Self-Esteem
The single most important for your child to develop is a high sense of self-esteem. Self-esteem/noun/… "confidence in one’s own worth or...
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Aug 28, 20232 min read
The Eduplay Childcare Travelling Bears
The Karekare room had a goal this year to find a meaningful way to connect our children’s home life with the centre. So in May 2023,...
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Jul 26, 20231 min read
3 Ingredient Recipe - Vege Rice
Here is 3 ingredient recipe number two! This recipe is refined sugar free and packed with hidden veges and protein. You can easily make...
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Jun 30, 20231 min read
3 Ingredient Recipes - Child Edition
I’ve been fascinated by three ingredient recipes for a very long time, so I’m not sure why it took me so long to find 3 ingredient snack...
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May 24, 20231 min read
Why Science at Childcare?
Do you have a budding scientist in your family? A love of science starts with curiosity, and the desire to solve problems. This is...
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Apr 27, 20233 min read
What Makes Eduplay the Best Childcare for Your Child?
If you’re wondering whether Eduplay Childcare is the right place for your child – please read on! When it comes to choosing a Childcare...
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