Nothing beats the feeling of knowing that what you do each day is having a real impact on a child, not just in that moment – but for the rest of their life. Are you in the final years of your schooling journey and considering which of the many career paths to follow? Read on! … Continued
2020 definitely threw us all a curveball but here at Only About Children, it didn’t stop us from continuing to recognise, acknowledge and celebrate our amazing team members. In past years we have celebrated our people through our annual Only About Children Excellence Awards. In 2020 we adapted to COVID-19 by launching our … Continued
What is Loose Parts Play? Have you ever noticed that if you leave old junk around, whether it be empty boxes, rope, string or pieces of wood, your child will almost inevitably play with it? Or perhaps you have observed your child occupied with the package a toy came in while the toy itself remains … Continued
What is mindful eating? Most of us begin our lives as mindful eaters. From our very first feed, we rely on smell, taste, sight and touch. Babies take their time feeding and are usually very good at mindful eating – starting to eat when they are hungry and stopping once full. However, somewhere along … Continued
What is musical development in early childhood? Musical awareness and development begins at a very early age for children. Exposing children to music during early development helps them learn the sounds and meanings of words. We all know how engaging rattles and shakers are to very young children, and how singing to a baby will capture their … Continued
