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All parents and caregivers know that raising competent, caring humans is hard work. We don’t always get it right, and neither did our own...
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tessaapa
Jan 17, 20232 min read
Travelling with Toddlers
Hands up all those who have survived a long haul flight with a toddler! Not easy right? My son recently used the word HORRIFIC to...
tessaapa
Dec 24, 20221 min read
What Do You Want For Christmas?
We had a lot of fun asking some of our pre-schoolers what they hoped Santa might give them for Christmas. Here is the full video...
tessaapa
Nov 28, 20222 min read
IT's A WRAP!
Let’s face it, Christmas is a lot more fun with children. Children plus presents is a simple recipe for joy. The act of opening a present...
tessaapa
Oct 19, 20222 min read
Boredom Busters - at home edition
It’s not just School Holidays that require boredom busters for our children, teacher only days and long weekends need them too. Or maybe...
tessaapa
Sep 28, 20223 min read
Do You Gaslight Your Child?
First of all, what does Gaslight actually mean? To undermine or manipulate someone into doubting their own feelings or sanity When I...
tessaapa
Aug 27, 20223 min read
The 5 sounds that ALL babies make
A lot of research has been done to try and understand the various sounds that babies make. One study was conducted over eight years and...
tessaapa
Jul 6, 20225 min read
WHAT COLOUR IS YOUR SNOT?
Let’s be honest, COVID19, RSV and the common cold are circling us all like sharks right now. It doesn’t seem to make that much difference...
tessaapa
Jun 27, 20224 min read
Do You Know Your Child's Love Language?
The five love languages of children Have you heard of the 5 Love Languages? A fantastic book by Dr. Gary Chapman that revolutionised...
tessaapa
Jun 2, 20222 min read
Handwashing 101
Teaching our tamariki to wash their hands properly is the smartest thing we can all do to prevent infections. By now, we all know this to...
tessaapa
May 11, 20224 min read
Art and Aesthetics for the Young Child
Art and creative play has always been a mainstay of early childhood education, however the extension of guiding a child towards...
tessaapa
Mar 14, 20222 min read
Ready...steady...GO!
Being ready and being steady before we GO is important. Especially when it comes to starting school. It‘s important for our child, but...
tessaapa
Mar 8, 20221 min read
Every Child is an Artist
Apart from just being FUN - art making is an amazing tool for learning and self expression. Young children develop their gross motor...
tessaapa
Feb 9, 20226 min read
Unpacking Te Whariki
He taonga te mokopuna, kia whāngaia, kia tipu, kia rea. A child is a treasure, to be nurtured, to grow, to flourish. To better understand...
tessaapa
Jun 11, 20212 min read
I Wish I Knew This Parenting Tip 20 Years Ago
The American novelist Toni Morrison is the author of too many works to mention in this short blog. She is also the recipient of just as...
Eduplay Westgate
Apr 28, 20215 min read
What to Look for When Choosing a Childcare Centre
Top Ten things to look for when choosing a childcare for your child It’s a huge decision. Finding the right childcare centre for your...
tessaapa
Apr 20, 20213 min read
Communication Toolbox
The words we use and how we say them make a huge difference to how tamariki respond to us. Communicating with young children can be...
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Nov 13, 20202 min read
Children & The Power of Music
Did you know that music makes a difference for your child's development?
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Oct 28, 20202 min read
Baby Talk
The #1 thing you can do for your child’s brain... Talking is the single most important thing you can do for your child’s brain. Regular...
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Sep 25, 20202 min read
Why Settling Your Child Matters
An insight into settling and how we practice this at Eduplay Childcare Westgate, to ensure children transition from home to preschool as...
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