June 2010

[Not So] Tough Love

June 29, 2010

When I was pregnant with Immy I armed myself with a pile of books and subscribed to emails about pregnancy and each week I would studiously inform myself about what was happening to my body and developing baby. As our due date approached, I read about newborns – feeding, sleeping, bathing, dressing, routines. I was [...]

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We Play

June 28, 2010

Today Immy and I decided that it was time to replace the zoo with something fresh and new and Immy wanted to make a farmyard in its place. A few pieces of felt became a field, a dam and a muddy pigsty, and stones became hay bales. We have decided it will be our job [...]

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Sponsor Spotlight: The Toy Bug

June 27, 2010

Looking for fun, educational, well priced toys for your child? Then The Toy Bug is the place to visit! The mastermind behind this great range, Jo Debnam, has assembled a fantastic collection of toys which will take your child from birth to kindergarten! But before you rush off to explore The Toy Bug, say hello [...]

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Hospitable.

June 25, 2010

hospitable [ˈhɒspɪtəbəl hɒˈspɪt-]adj 1. welcoming to guests or strangers 2. fond of entertaining-The Free Dictionary This morning we enjoyed a lovely morning with new(-ish) friends. Five lovely ladies had time for warm cuppas and a beautiful morning tea whilst five under 4 year olds played beautifully together. As Immy and I walked home I realised [...]

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The ABC of Child Care: V is for…

June 24, 2010

V is for … VISION A high quality child care centre will maintain a very clear philosophy that communicates the beliefs about children and families, the role of staff and the style of early education program. It will provide a strong, defined vision which will guide the daily practices and interactions of all stakeholders, in [...]

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DIY Kids: Simple Toddler Magnet Game

June 23, 2010

It’s raining here again today. Time to bring out something new, or in this case, make something new! Immy is a big fan of the Charlie and Lola books. Some of the books come with stickers which you can stick into the book to enhance the illustrations but we never got around to sticking them [...]

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We Play

June 21, 2010

Welcome to this week’s We Play! After a solid week of illness, couch time and frequent rain, Immy and I stepped outdoors to discover a puddle in our hammock. What a great opportunity to play and, unbeknown to Immy, to experiment with a scientific concept!We collected objects from around the yard to test what would [...]

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Kids Art: The Lure of ‘Don’t Touch’

June 21, 2010

On the weekend, after a suspiciously quiet period of time, I discovered Immy had found a permanent marker pen in my study and decided to get busy decorating with it. Luckily, none of my newly graffiti-ed items were of value and we eventually managed to wash it off her own skin! Immy is always fascinated [...]

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