Speech and Language Ages and Stages 0-24 months
Every child is unique, and each child’s speech and language develop at different rates, from babble to words and then sentences. All of this is happening when children interact with...
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A Parent’s Guide to FSC® Wooden Toys
How sustainable choices lead to safer play and a healthier planet At Souzu, we’re committed to offering thoughtfully made products that reflect our values: sustainability, safety, and timeless play. That’s...
Understanding and Supporting your Child's Behaviour
Children’s behaviour is the topic that will never becomes boring! Managing your own behaviour is an important part of growing up and learning that starts when we are children and...
Everyday Household Objects and Loose Parts Play
Everyday household objects and utensils You probably already noticed the interest that your child may have shown towards the daily life objects that they have seen you use at home....
Supporting your Child with Conflict Resolution and Helping Develop Self-regulation
Being able to resolve conflicts arising with peers is an important life skill that your child will start to learn in their early years. Being able to find solutions, negotiate...
Precious Sleep Tips
Having a good night’s sleep is very important for a child's physical and mental wellbeing and affects all the other activities that your child will do. Children under the age...
Supporting Babies and Toddlers Sleep Routine
Sleep patterns for babies change significantly during their first year, including how much sleep they need and how long they sleep at different times of the day. 0 to 4...
Supporting your baby's development (6-9 months)
Let the movement begin! At this stage of development babies are eager to explore moving. They can now sit up unaided and are ready to explore the world around them....
Excavate and Explore: A Toddler's Guide to Digging for Dinosaurs
I have yet to meet a toddler who isn’t fascinated by digging. The excitement of discovering hidden treasures (and at this age, everything is a treasure!), the movement, and the...
The Magic of Oobleck: A Toddler-Friendly Activity
Engaging your toddler in sensory play is a wonderful way to stimulate their brain's development, and making oobleck is an ideal activity for this age group. It embodies science, sensory...
Making Cloud Dough with Toddlers: A Fun and Educational Experience
Cloud dough is a simple, sensory-rich activity that toddlers love, and it’s a fantastic way to support their development. It is made from just two ingredients: flour and oil, making it a...
Why is my child throwing things and what can I do?
Throwing is a natural curiosity and healthy development milestone for babies and toddlers. They are discovering concepts like cause and effect, distance and permanence, which is that an object still...
Water, The Queen of Sensory Play
There is a lot of content out there about sensory play and, honestly almost anything can be considered sensory play, as at least one of the seven senses is engaged....