Helpful Tips for Starting Childcare

Starting childcare is an exciting time for children and parents alike, but the transition away from babyhood and into early education and care is not always easy. Children usually have mixed emotions about starting childcare, but as a parent there are a few things you…

5 Benefits of Playing in Nature

Outdoor play is an important part of early childhood. Through participating in outdoor activities, children are able to develop social skills as well as an understanding of the important role nature plays within our everyday lives. In this blog post, Robyn Taylor Child Development Centre…

Preparing Your Child for Pre-School

Starting pre-school is an exciting time for children and parents alike, but the transition away from babyhood and into early education is not always easy. Children usually have mixed emotions about starting pre-school, but as a parent there are a few things you can do…

Topic of the Month – Kids and Sport

Sport is a major part of Australia’s culture. We have sporting events happening all year round, with Australian Rules Football and rugby taking place in the winter months, and basketball, soccer and plenty of cricket during spring and summer. With so much sport ingrained into…

“Major national study calls for overhaul of government policies around children at risk”

Author: Freya Lucas Are our most disadvantaged children really getting the help they need as early as possible? The answer is no, with so many children receiving ‘late intervention measures’, when they really need help early in their life and education. A report has found…