Toddler

Ready. Set. Chase. Your toddler is off and running and you find yourself chasing them more often than not. Their knowledge of the world astounds you and you’re in awe of them as they are you. With the hilarity that toddlers bring, the challenges parents face and the decisions we must make, count on us to stand by you with expert advice and parenting know-how.

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Milestones & Development

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The ‘whens and ‘hows of toilet training
Milestones & Development

Toilet training often seems like a pretty daunting task, but you’re simply teaching your c...

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The ins and outs of toilet-training
Milestones & Development

When it comes to toilet-training timing is everything, learn how to recognise the cues tha...

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The transition from childcare to pre-school
Milestones & Development

Transitioning to pre-school or school from a beloved child care centre is a big milestone ...

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Learning through nursery rhymes
Milestones & Development

Nursery rhymes provide children a platform to develop early literacy skills like repetitio...

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A parent's guide | Developing speech and vocabulary
Milestones & Development

Speech and language development plays a critical role in children’s social development, th...

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Care & Learning

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Grandparents stepping into childcare
Care & Learning

Tips and tricks for using grandparents in your child care arrangements, including payment,...

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'It's more than minding. It's education'
Care & Learning

There are numerous misunderstandings about childcare and early education and we’re here to...

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'Be a voice for generations'
Care & Learning

The theme of Reconciliation Week 2023 is Be A Voice For Generations. We look at what Recon...

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Childcare ratios and qualifications
Care & Learning

An overview of child to carer ratios and qualification requirements under the child care N...

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Childcare Settling-In Period Might Take a While
Care & Learning

Childcare settling-in period might take a while. Here are some tips on how to settle a new...

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Sleep

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Tips from an educator to get your child sleeping
Sleep

Learn about the importance of sleep for toddlers and tips from a childcare educator on get...

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Settling into sleep routines in care
Sleep

Sleep is vital for your child's health, happiness and overall development, but sometimes i...

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Transitioning from a cot to a bed
Sleep

Transitioning from a cot to a bed is big news to a toddler but can leave parents feeling a...

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Tackling Childhood Ailments that Disrupt Bedtime Bliss
Sleep

We explore the top ailments that can interrupt the sleep of newborns to 5-year-olds and of...

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Establishing positive sleep routines with the help of childcare
Sleep

Exploring the benefits of childcare promoting healthy sleep routines at home.

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Nutrition

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Road-trip survival tips from a nutritionist
Nutrition

Road trips can fast go from enjoyable to horrendous if your child is snacking on the wrong...

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Intuitive Eating - Why we should all eat like toddlers
Nutrition

There is so much going on in that-pint size package that is our toddlers, if we just focus...

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You provide, child decides. Responsive Feeding explained
Nutrition

Building a healthy relationship with food comes at a very early age. Tuning in takes some ...

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Packing a healthy lunch box for your little one
Nutrition

Nutrition Australia Program Manager Leanne Elliston explains how to pack a perfectly tanta...

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What are progressive mealtimes?
Nutrition

The developmental benefits of progressive mealtimes in early childhood services, which is ...

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Health & Common Illnesses

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An Expert's Guide to Keeping Our Kids Active
Health & Common Illnesses

Physical activity is important at all ages. But when it comes to infants and young childre...

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How has nanny care been impacted by COVID-19?
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The best way to banish head lice
Health & Common Illnesses

Head lice and nits are a common complaint among the parents of children in care. In this a...

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How to manage food allergies when your child is in care | Careforkids.com.au
Health & Common Illnesses

Find out how childcare services work to protect allergic children while they are in care a...

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Considering the mental health of babies and young children
Health & Common Illnesses

Considering the mental health of babies and young children.

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Real Stories

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Multiples really matter | The highs and lows of raising multiples
Real Stories

It's multiple births awareness week and we speak to Natasha, mother of identical twins, Mi...

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Parent-guilt is still a thing
Real Stories

Working remotely is still working but the judgement parents face when they decide to take ...

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The Journey Begins | Alex, Justin and baby Luisa
Real Stories

In the whirlwind of parenthood, the decision to entrust your child to the care of others i...

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Mental health matters to everyone
Real Stories

Parenting can be relentless, exhausting and one of the biggest daily challenges you can fa...

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'How I handle swearing in my home'
Real Stories

Swearing is a rite of passage for children. They all do it, they're all going to try it an...

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Preparing for Childcare

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The cost of OOSH | Comparing prices
Preparing for Childcare

As a working parent, picking up your child once they finish school might not be an option....

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Know when it's time to register for childcare
Preparing for Childcare

No matter what stage of early childhood your little one is in, the right time for register...

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Know when it's time to register for childcare
Preparing for Childcare

No matter what stage of early childhood your little one is in, the right time for register...

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Know when it's time to register for childcare
Preparing for Childcare

No matter what stage of early childhood your little one is in, the right time for register...

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How To Choose The Best Childcare Centre
Preparing for Childcare

Five top tips from the experts at Guardian Education and Kids & Co clinical psychology...

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Parenting & Family

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Fewer toys leads to higher quality play
Parenting & Family

Raise Early Years director, Mandy Richardson describes how decluttering your child’s toy b...

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How to build resilience as a parent
Parenting & Family

A lot is said about the importance of building resilience in children, and just because yo...

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How to choose the right pet for your family
Parenting & Family

Six important factors to think about if you are considering buying a family pet, as sugges...

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Online safety for under fives
Parenting & Family

Learn how to keep your preschooler safe and happy in the online world thanks to guidance f...

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The Role of Oral Language in Raising Happy Kids
Parenting & Family

Speech pathologists Janice Zee and Tania Kelly offer insights on the importance of oral la...

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