Is Typing or Handwriting Better for Kids? The keyboard versus the pen. Which is better for children’s learning? As laptops and tablets become commonplace in schools many parents and teachers are left wondering if note-taking with paper and pencil will become an obsolete skill. … [Read more...]
Why Background TV Isn’t Healthy For Little Ones
Leaving the TV switched on throughout the day is commonplace in many homes. It’s often just the “done” thing. So parents are often quite shocked to learn that there are unintended consequences of “background TV” on their child’s development. I live by the mantra by Maya Angelou, “When you … [Read more...]
Boost your baby’s BQ – Dr Kristy Goodwin says baby’s brains need to see your face
How to boost your Baby’s Baby Quotient (BQTM), to promote optimal brain development and give your baby the best chance in life. Early Childhood Development Researcher and manduca ambassador, Dr. Kristy Goodwin, explains her top tips to maximize your baby’s BQ. 1. Put away your … [Read more...]
How Technology’s Changing Our Relationships
One of our fundamental desires, as humans, is to connect with other humans. I call it "Vitamin C"- connection. It’s a universal need to connect. From the moment we’re born, we want (and need) to connect with other humans. We’re literally wired to connect and interact. So it's not … [Read more...]
Ditch Your “Techno-Guilt” With This Quick & Simple Tip
Want to give up the twinges of guilt you feel when you hand over your smartphone, or flick on the TV for your little one? I’m going to show you how with one tip. The tip's simple and effective. And best of all, it usually takes less than one minute to do (in most instances). The simplicity of … [Read more...]
Baby Learning Apps: What You Really Need to Know
So what baby learning apps does your baby like? Say what?? I glance at my 4-month-old son and back at the lady whose question took the wind from my sails. And so she repeats the question. My mouth ajar, I look around perplexed. Ummm… Yes, this is a question that a baby … [Read more...]
Too Much Tech for Tots?
As I flicked through the latest toy catalogue today I was overwhelmed with just how many techno-toys and battery-operated devices and gadgets are now available for babies and toddlers. Yep, we now have teddy bears with mobile phones attached to their paws and pretend tablet devices for … [Read more...]
What the Internet is Doing to Us
I’m sitting here typing frantically in a café because I’ve finally got WiFi access. Finally. You see we’ve recently moved house (sigh) and I’ve been without Internet access for almost a week now. And I feel like I’ve lost my right arm. I know that sounds melodramatic, but being without the … [Read more...]
Baby Learning Apps: What You Really Need to Know
So what baby learning apps does your baby like? Say what?? I glance at my 4-month-old son and back at the lady whose question took the wind from my sails. And so she repeats the question. My mouth ajar, I look around perplexed. Ummm… Yes, this is a question that a baby health nurse recently … [Read more...]
3 Essentials for Child Brain Development in a Digital Age
You are concerned that your child's brain development is changing because they are leading a ‘digitalised childhood’. You are worried. And rightly so. But the good news is that you don't need to be. I'm here to explain things. The headlines decry, ”Technology is re-wiring kids’ brains.” … [Read more...]
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