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Talking or Tapping? How Technology Can Boost — or Block — Your Child’s Language Growth

Talking or Tapping? How Technology Can Boost — or Block — Your Child’s Language Growth

May 15, 2025
Children learn to speak by hearing speech — not swipes. But the right tech, used wisely, can support language, not silence it. A child’s brain is wired for words. From birth, they’re tuning into the...
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Log Off, Tune In: Raising Emotionally Ready Kids Before Reception

Log Off, Tune In: Raising Emotionally Ready Kids Before Reception

May 14, 2025
Emotional literacy is a bigger predictor of school success than knowing letters or numbers – and it starts long before the classroom. When we talk about school readiness, we often focus on academic...
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Before children are ready for school, they need time to splash, squish, dig, dance and imagine. Not swipe.

Before children are ready for school, they need time to splash, squish, dig, dance and imagine. Not swipe.

May 14, 2025
Building Brains Through Play – Why Messy, Hands-On Learning Beats Apps In a world filled with educational apps and digital flashcards, it’s easy to believe that technology holds the key to early...
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Switching Off – The Power of Digital Detox in the Early Years

Switching Off – The Power of Digital Detox in the Early Years

May 14, 2025
Giving young minds the breathing space they need to grow, create, and connect. We live in a switched-on world. Notifications ping, videos autoplay, and information scrolls endlessly. For adults, this...
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Smart Screens – How to Use Technology to Support Your Child’s School Readiness

Smart Screens – How to Use Technology to Support Your Child’s School Readiness

May 13, 2025
Smart Screens – How to Use Technology to Support, Not Replace, Early Learning   When used wisely, tech can open doors — but real-world experiences must always come first. In today’s world, screens are...
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Beyond the Screen – Why True School Readiness Starts Offline

Beyond the Screen – Why True School Readiness Starts Offline

May 12, 2025
School Ready, Tech Smart Welcome to my new School Readiness & Tech: Article Series When we talk about getting children ready for school, technology often enters the conversation early. Parents are...
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#ScreenFreeEarlyYears: Little Minds, Big Futures

#ScreenFreeEarlyYears: Little Minds, Big Futures

May 1, 2025
Congratulations on your beautiful new baby! These first precious years are a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to nurture your baby’s brain, deepen your bond, and lay the foundation for their great...
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Sleep & Screens: Navigating the Digital Jungle at Bedtime 💤 📱

Sleep & Screens: Navigating the Digital Jungle at Bedtime 💤 📱

April 25, 2025
Sleep is the unsung hero of healthy development – yet in homes across the country, it’s under siege from glowing screens, pinging notifications, and endless scrolling. Whether it’s a toddler...
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Behind the Selfie: How Boys Shape Girls’ Social Media Struggles and Self-Esteem

Behind the Selfie: How Boys Shape Girls’ Social Media Struggles and Self-Esteem

April 23, 2025
While much of the conversation rightly focuses on the pressure social media puts on girls, it’s crucial not to leave boys out of the picture — because they’re not just observers, they’re part of the...
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Smartphones can wait, but childhood can’t.

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  • Foster face-to-face connections and real-life skills.
  • Protect kids from the pressures of social media and cyberbullying.

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