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The Great Debate: Process vs. Product - Which is More Important?
So, I've been on quite the journey when it comes to my views on process vs. product art in early childhood settings. If you know me or...
jemfindlay
Sep 10, 20245 min read

Help, my child won't stop throwing things. Could this be play schemas?
This parent-friendly article will tell you all about Play Schemas and free activity ideas to support child development.
jemfindlay
Dec 3, 20237 min read

Why saying goodbye matters
A common misconception with young children is that it is better, quicker or easier to sneak out of a room when our child is not looking...
jemfindlay
Oct 25, 20234 min read


Why I think old-school pics are better
In this digital age, how we capture and cherish memories has undergone a significant transformation, and to speak candidly, I think it's...
jemfindlay
Oct 5, 20234 min read


How to 'reset' your fussy eater
Okay, that title sounds terrible; I only chose it for a "hook factor". I don't like to call kids fussy eaters and instead refer to it as...
jemfindlay
Aug 14, 20235 min read

Just say YES already!
After saying 'no' to my toddler in a less than ideal tone, I pondered my stance on the word. The combination of what I know and have...
jemfindlay
Jul 22, 20234 min read


Fake threats and why they don’t work
Who’s guilty of a fake threat? You know the ones? "If you don’t eat your dinner you can’t have ice-cream"(knowing dam well you are...
jemfindlay
Jul 2, 20232 min read


Are the terrible toddler twos, really so terrible?
Let's unpack the myth and start embracing the magic! In other words, let's validate your emotions and give you some coping strategies. So...
jemfindlay
May 31, 20235 min read


How to raise children NOT to swear in a household that swears
I was chatting to a friend the other day, and with a straight face I might add, she told me her son has started using a new phrase at bed...
jemfindlay
May 29, 20238 min read

Should children go to childcare?
Although a very personal family decision, choosing to put your child into childcare is not always based on a "need to go to work"! There...
jemfindlay
May 3, 20233 min read

Quality over Quantity-The Power of Spending Meaningful Time with Young Children
What is mum guilt? I have been wanting to write a blog on this topic for one reason, and one reason only- Parent guilt! You know the...
jemfindlay
Apr 30, 20234 min read

Sleep Schools- Good or bad?
I’m not sure if this is still a controversial topic, but it certainly was a few years ago, when a lot of my girlfriends had babies and...
jemfindlay
Apr 12, 20232 min read

Where to start with toilet training
Why toilet training or toilet learning can be controversial and confusing Toilet training or toilet learning, as some call it, is a...
jemfindlay
Apr 3, 20233 min read


Can children's preferences change?
Have you ever found yourself making the assumption that your baby/toddler strongly dislikes something, or even has an aversion to...
jemfindlay
Jan 16, 20233 min read

Learning towers, do I need one?
What seems to be all the rage this year and we can totally see why, goes by names such as learning towers, kitchen helpers, toddler...
jemfindlay
Dec 21, 20223 min read

5 Tips for improving readability
What exactly is readability? Readability refers to how easy it is for your audience to "READ" the text. Sounds so simple, hey? The why do...
jemfindlay
Jun 15, 20222 min read
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