Parenting Advice

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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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Early Childhood Physical Health and Cognitive Development Guide  

24th July 2022

There are a number of stages and factors to consider when looking at your child’s early health and development. 

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Starting School: What is ‘Social and Emotional Readiness’? 

22nd July 2022

During the first five years of life, children develop many motor, communication and language, cognitive, and social and emotional skills.

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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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Places to go with children this winter in Melbourne

11th July 2022

We’ve put together a list of ace activities that’ll keep your children in warm spirits this winter within the Melbourne city. Read now!

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Screen Time Tips for Children

7th July 2022

Here are some ideas to help you work out how to moderate your children's screen time and make it an enjoyable and educational experience.

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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.

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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.

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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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Child Behaviour Guide: Pinching, Biting & Hair Pulling 

18th May 2022

Your guide to understanding and managing biting, pinching, hair-pulling and other aggressive behaviours in young children and toddlers.

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The Importance of Speech Pathology Screenings for Children

30th April 2022

Through speech pathology screenings, difficulties can be identified early on and a specific course of action may be undertaken. Learn more!

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Tips for Reading to Wriggly Children

20th April 2022

By reading to children every day from an early age, they come to view books as a source of information, inspiration and creativity.

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Here is the right way to wash your hands to keep you and your family safe this winter

8th April 2022

Keep you and your family safe this cold and flu season by ensuring your family is washing your hands correctly.

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Tips for Choosing the Best Childcare for Your Child

25th January 2021

Choosing a childcare centre is a big decision for families. Let us show you what to look for in a great childcare centre.

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Tips to get your Child Eating Veggies

18th January 2021

Here, our in-house chefs to provide five top tips for getting your child eating – and loving! – their veggies.  

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How Children Really Learn

12th January 2021

How children really learn may surprise you. Its mostly about feeling secure and happy, the environment and the support around them.

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Mummy Bloggers Share: ‘What I wish I’d known before my child started school’

20th October 2020

We spoke to well-known bloggers Lauren Kate, Felicity Frankish and Julia Hasche to get their take on the benefits of childcare.

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Top Children’s Experiences in and around Parramatta

16th October 2020

Top things to do with your children, in & around Parramatta. From playgrounds to farm animal experiences - there's something for every child.

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