Joyful music with our Possums
Our Possums children have been singing, dancing and twirling along with everyone’s favourite nursery rhyme, ‘The wheels on the bus’. The children were invited to explore our musical instruments as together we transformed our classroom into a mini, cheerful orchestra! Infectious laughter filled the air as each child chose their instrument, either shaking them to the rhythm or […]
Introducing a furry friend
Are you contemplating a pet for your child? For children, having a pet can be a magical and enriching experience. While the idea of bringing a pet into a household with young children may raise some concerns, research and real-life experiences reveal numerous benefits of having pets for children. From promoting social skills to teaching […]
Big Little Feelings
Parent coach Kristin and licensed child therapist Deena are best friends and busy (working!) parents. Just like you, they’re obsessed with their little ones and want to do everything they can to raise strong, healthy and happy kids. But REAL TALK: whether you’re a first-time parent, running a mini daycare in your living room or have a PhD in child […]
Family Game Night
Hide and Seek: It sounds elementary but finding new and creative places to hide in your home takes a lot of skill. This is a good option for the preschool set and could lead to tired children! Make it more interesting by using a timer to see who can find the other team (or object) […]
SunSmart
At Inspired, we recognise the importance of sun protection and sun exposure, and we ensure all our Educators are aware of and implement sun protection strategies as determined by the Cancer Council Victoria. SunSmart procedures including wearing an Inspired broad-brimmed hat which are worn through September – April, ensuring all children apply SPF30 (or higher) broad-spectrum, […]
Christmas Recipes
Is it your turn to bring dessert this Christmas? or preparing snacks for the children? We have two ultimate Christmas recipes, every family should devour’. Christmas Crackle (the chocolate kind) Ingredients: 115 g butter 1/2 cup brown sugar 100 g pretzels 200 g milk chocolate melts 200 g dark chocolate melts 2 tsp sea salt Directions: […]
The Importance of Social Skills
From a very early age, it is important that we socialise, because it is a practice that we need at every stage of our life. Socialising is particularly crucial to a child’s development for both physical and emotional wellbeing purposes. What is Socialising? Socialising put simply is interacting with others. It is essential that these […]
Helping children with negative feelings
Emotion coaching is the practice of tuning into children’s feelings, and helping children learn to cope with — and self-regulate — negative emotions like fear, anger, and sadness. As proposed by psychologist John Gottman, the practice includes these key components: becoming aware of emotions, even low-intensity emotions, in yourself and your child; accepting and validating […]
Why Sleep is Important
Why is a good night’s rest important for children? Sleep is essential for growth, immunity, learning and memory and is important for helping a child heal and recover. Healthy sleep means a good quantity and quality of sleep, with regular sleep routines. What happens if my child doesn’t get enough sleep? A child who does […]
What is too much screen time?
If you’re a parent, you’re probably well aware of the pull that the iPad presents. Screens are everywhere and, the reality is, short of an across-the-board ban on devices, there has to be a technology halfway point to encourage healthy iPad use. By using screens with intent and putting in boundaries, screen time can be […]
