Parenting Tips

Sensory Play Jacaranda Underwood

What is Sensory Play and Why is it Important?

13th July 2025

Sensory play is a range of learning experiences that support and stimulate children’s senses allowing them to actively engage and play. Learn more today!

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The Benefits of Choosing an Early Learning Centre Close to Work

16th June 2025

Bringing your child on public transport might seem a little daunting, but CBD early learning centres close to work offer many great benefits. Read more!

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The Battle of the Toothbrush

5th August 2024

To keep your toddler’s teeth in top condition, champion diet and oral hygiene - and help them become buddies with their toothbrush.

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5 Tips to Make Drop-offs Easier

15th January 2024

Dropping your kids at childcare can be equal parts happy & harrowing, but here are a few things you can do to make your drop offs a little less distressing.

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Teething baby? We’ve got you covered.

31st March 2023

Tips to support families going through the teething stage with their baby!

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Adjusting to New Routines: Supporting Your Child!

28th February 2023

At this time of year, children are settling into their new learning spaces. Adapting to their new routine can take a bit of time and patience for the whole family.

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Using dummies: Helpful tips for families

19th February 2023

Practical tips to support families with dummy use.

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What to expect from the first week at childcare

10th January 2023

The Educators at Guardian take the following steps to ensure each child's first week of childcare is as seamless as possible.

How to Stay SunSmart This Summer

18th December 2022

15 minutes in the sun can overexpose your precious skin to UV and put you at risk of damage. Here are a few ways to stay SunSmart! Find out more!

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Tips to Prepare Your Child for the Transition From Childcare to School

28th November 2022

The teams at our Augustine Heights and Underwood Centres share their practical tips to prepare your child for the transition from childcare to school.

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More Time with Your Child and Other Benefits of CBD Childcare

8th November 2022

Due to COVID-19 our working routines and childcare needs have changed. Our CBD Childcare Centres are changing with you.

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Tips for Creating Inviting Environments for Children

23rd August 2022

At Guardian, our carefully planned childcare environments inspire curiosity, foster creativity and support discovery with a variety of sensory-rich spaces.

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What Your Child Should Be Eating at Childcare

8th August 2022

Setting children on the path to good nutrition is an important part of day to day life at our Guardian centres. Find out what you child is eating today!

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CCS Calculator: Calculate your Child Care Subsidy

25th July 2022

Our simple Child Care Subsidy Calculator can help you estimate how much support you could be eligible for.

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Helpful Online Resources for Parents 

14th July 2022

The ultimate list of Australian online resources for parents of children aged 2-3. The best educational and advice websites for families.

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5 Ways to Support Fussy Eaters

2nd July 2022

We all know how difficult it is to get children to eat healthy, and actually enjoy doing so. Here are five ways to support your fussy eater at home.

Supporting children to understand their big feelings

10th June 2022

A simple activity called the feelings jar can help children share their feelings. Try this at home together.

Babies learn from birth

Podcast: Babies Learn from Birth

19th May 2022

Guardian Curriculum Mentor Simone Myskiw spoke to the team at Kiddipedia about how babies learn and how importsnt the frst 1000 days are.

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