by p2_developer | Aug 18, 2022 | Children, Play
Cause and effect play often happens spontaneously when a child realises that some action they initiated has a certain effect, often unexpected or novel. Every time the child drops the fork on the floor and mum picks it up, every time they jump into a puddle and mud...
by p2_developer | Aug 11, 2022 | Children, Parent Support
It is important to keep your baby’s head straight in midline as much as possible however, this does not mean your baby should always be laying flat on their back. Babies who are not given the opportunity to be nursed, carried and positioned in a variety of ways are at...
by p2_developer | Aug 1, 2022 | Children
Play is universally agreed to be an essential part of development. Through play children explore and learn about the world and how it works. Play has been found to support development of skills in emotional regulation, problem solving, planning and sequencing, object...
by p2_developer | Jul 21, 2022 | Children
Children learn best through repetition and opportunities where they can experience success. In fact, scientists have discovered that it takes approximately 400 repetitions to create a connection in the brain. However, Dr Karyn Purvis found, when done in a playful,...
by p2_developer | Jun 20, 2022 | Children
How many times do parents and teachers tell a child to “sit properly and pay attention”? Almost everyday! Fidgeting, rocking back and forth, restlessness and slumping are commonly seen in the classroom. Consequently, children who can’t sit still are often deemed as...
by p2_developer | May 26, 2022 | Children, Sleep
When we sleep our eyes are closed, our muscles are relaxed and our awareness to the outside world is diminished. Although our body is still, when we sleep our brains are quite active, working hard to get rid of harmful toxins and preparing for the next day. From...
