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From exciting events to breaking news that affects all of us as parents of young children, stay up to date with the big stories that affect your little learner.

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October 21, 2026

Again and Again: Understanding Patterns in Children’s Play

Carrying every toy into one corner or sending cars down the same ramp can feel repetitive to adults. Explore what play schemas mean, how to notice your child’s current interests and ways to support them safely.

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October 14, 2026

More Than a Picture: Making Room for Your Child’s Creativity

When your child’s painting becomes a swirl of brown, there may be plenty of discovery happening. Explore ways to encourage creative choices, respond to artwork with interest and make art manageable in an ordinary family home.

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October 07, 2026

More Than Preparation: What Children Gain from Kinder and Preschool

Kinder and preschool make space for friendships, questions, independence and discovery. Here is what meaningful early learning can look like, how the names differ between states and what families can ask when exploring a program.

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September 30, 2026

What Could This Become? A Family Guide to Loose Parts Play

A box can become a bus, a house or a place to collect a whole afternoon’s ideas. Learn how to offer simple, open-ended materials, follow your child’s imagination and choose loose parts with safety in mind.

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September 23, 2026

Busy Hands, Everyday Independence: Fine Motor Play at Home

From opening a lunchbox to peeling a sticker, small hand movements help children take part in everyday life. Discover practical play ideas, gentle ways to offer help and safety tips for choosing materials and tools.

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September 16, 2026

Books, Rhymes and Little Stories: Growing Early Literacy at Home

Your child does not need to read independently to enjoy being a reader. Shared books, playful rhymes and everyday writing give young children welcoming ways to explore stories, sounds and the purpose of print.

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September 11, 2026

Questions to ask on a childcare tour in Doncaster

Practical questions to help your family compare childcare routines, learning, communication and next steps before choosing care.

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September 09, 2026

Little Steps Worth Noticing: Understanding Your Child’s Milestones

A first word is exciting, but smaller changes matter too. Learn how to notice your child’s growing skills, share useful observations with educators and seek advice when something about their development concerns you.

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August 25, 2026

Toddler Biting: Small Teeth, Big Feelings

If your child bites or is bitten, it can feel awful. This parent guide explains common reasons behind biting and practical ways families and educators can respond with care

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July 17, 2026

Big Movement, Growing Confidence: Everyday Active Play Ideas for Children

Children learn with their whole bodies. Long before they can write their name or explain a big idea, they are learning by reaching, rolling, crawling, climbing, running, balancing, dancing, digging and carrying. These large-body movements are called gross motor skills. They use the bigger muscles in the arms, legs and core, and they help children […]

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October 21, 2026

Again and Again: Understanding Patterns in Children’s Play

Carrying every toy into one corner or sending cars down the same ramp can feel repetitive to adults. Explore what play schemas mean, how to notice your child’s current interests and ways to support them safely.

Read more

October 14, 2026

More Than a Picture: Making Room for Your Child’s Creativity

When your child’s painting becomes a swirl of brown, there may be plenty of discovery happening. Explore ways to encourage creative choices, respond to artwork with interest and make art manageable in an ordinary family home.

Read more

October 07, 2026

More Than Preparation: What Children Gain from Kinder and Preschool

Kinder and preschool make space for friendships, questions, independence and discovery. Here is what meaningful early learning can look like, how the names differ between states and what families can ask when exploring a program.

Read more

September 30, 2026

What Could This Become? A Family Guide to Loose Parts Play

A box can become a bus, a house or a place to collect a whole afternoon’s ideas. Learn how to offer simple, open-ended materials, follow your child’s imagination and choose loose parts with safety in mind.

Read more

September 23, 2026

Busy Hands, Everyday Independence: Fine Motor Play at Home

From opening a lunchbox to peeling a sticker, small hand movements help children take part in everyday life. Discover practical play ideas, gentle ways to offer help and safety tips for choosing materials and tools.

Read more

September 16, 2026

Books, Rhymes and Little Stories: Growing Early Literacy at Home

Your child does not need to read independently to enjoy being a reader. Shared books, playful rhymes and everyday writing give young children welcoming ways to explore stories, sounds and the purpose of print.

Read more

September 09, 2026

Little Steps Worth Noticing: Understanding Your Child’s Milestones

A first word is exciting, but smaller changes matter too. Learn how to notice your child’s growing skills, share useful observations with educators and seek advice when something about their development concerns you.

Read more

August 25, 2026

Toddler Biting: Small Teeth, Big Feelings

If your child bites or is bitten, it can feel awful. This parent guide explains common reasons behind biting and practical ways families and educators can respond with care

Read more

July 17, 2026

Big Movement, Growing Confidence: Everyday Active Play Ideas for Children

Children learn with their whole bodies. Long before they can write their name or explain a big idea, they are learning by reaching, rolling, crawling, climbing, running, balancing, dancing, digging and carrying. These large-body movements are called gross motor skills. They use the bigger muscles in the arms, legs and core, and they help children […]

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June 24, 2026

Separation Anxiety at Childcare Drop-Off: Why It Happens and How to Help Your Child Settle

Starting childcare is a big step for the whole family. Even when you feel confident about your centre choice, drop-off can still bring big emotions: clinging arms, tears, quiet worry, or a child who says “don’t go” just as you need to leave. If this happens, it does not mean your child is not ready […]

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