PARENTING + PSYCHOLOGY + NEUROSCIENCE Longing to belong Humans are fascinating creatures. We come in all shapes and sizes, from different ethnicities with different beliefs and attitudes, however there are some things we have in common no matter what race, gender or religion we are. All humans have three basic human psychological needs: relatedness, competence […]

ACTIVITIES | HOLIDAY ACTIVITY | PLAY There’s nothing better than getting outside in amongst nature + creating some fun play activities. Playing outside is such a great way to develop healthy brains, bodies + imaginations. Here are nine ideas you can do at home or in the park. 1. Build a Tree House There is […]

BRAIN FACTS | GROWTH | LEARNING Our brains truly are amazing! They start developing soon after conception (about 17 days to be precise according to Dr Michael Nagel, USC) and grow rapidly for the first two years. The brain is such an incredible piece of anatomy and yet we are taught so little about it […]

PARENTING | SAFETY Just recently our little community had a stark reminder that parents need to remain diligent + ensure they have had the stranger danger chat with their kids. Depending on how old your Little Learner/s are you may need to have the chat several times to make sure it isn’t forgotten. As a […]

INDOOR + OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES | HOLIDAY FUN | SCHOOL HOLIDAYS The school holidays are just around the corner so we thought we’d gather up a few of our activity idea posts and put them all in one spot to make it easy for you to find some inspiration quickly. Here’s a list of some of […]

PARENTING With a 10year old starting Year 5 I’m apparently a little late to the party when it comes to choosing a High School. Some parents have had the little ones on waiting lists since 2/3 years old. In my day, there was one option, the school you were zoned for. End of story. Today, […]