Oh Oh! My Baby Understands Me!
Bad news for all you parents who think your KindyTots don't have a clue what you're saying: A new study has found that infants as young as six months can understand words being spoken to them.
To Smack or Not to Smack?
Mum and dads should be banned from smacking their children, the head of Australia's leading paediatric body says. What do you think? Tell us on the Forum.
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Pollies Promise Millions to Kindys!
Our campaigning pollies are promising millions of dollars for Kindytots, either as grants or with a new maternal and child health service.
Mum's True Love
Faith Valentine never wanted kids, she was far too selfish. Then Max came along. How could she have known, whilst drinking her morning coffee on June 2nd 2010, that her son would end up on life support later that day?
Why Your Child Needs Art
Studies show art is more than a creative outlet. It increases your child's brain functioning capabilities as well as delivers a host of other life-long benefits.
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Pencil, eraser and iPad?
Young learners are using iPads in the classrooms of some US kindys. Will mobile device use become the future for classroom education?
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Kids and Pups: TheTruth
Kids love puppies. We all know that. But once the cute factor wears thin, what is it really like to have a puppy and a kindytot in the same house??
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Growing Feet
Shoes that don’t fit properly can prevent natural growth, cause discomfort and lead to health problems.
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Goggles or Not?There is evidence that children can become goggle “dependant” and therefore panic when asked to swim without goggles.
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The Children’s Art Centre presents exciting programs which enable children to engage with the Queensland Art Gallery.
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National Playgroup Week is an annual celebration of play and playgroups enjoyed by thousands of families around Australia. be sure to get involved this year.
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A baby called "Love Child" tops the list of wacky names for newborns.
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Infants still too young to speak know how to joke and make friends, claim researchers at Charles Sturt University
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Feeling daring and stylish? Get inspired by what celebrities are naming their kids.
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Cupid's arrow hits the mark with these treats. To create the heart shape, place a marble between each liner and one side of the tin (a great job for kids).
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