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Post by Louise Lindsay In the heart of Malvern East, Melbourne, lies a musical treasure trove for young minds – Gumnut Music. We believe that every child has musical potential waiting to be unlocked. If you’re a parent in Melbourne, looking to introduce your child to the world of music, you’re in the right place….

As a mum and early years educator navigating the joys and challenges of raising two young children, I recently delved into Dr. Laura Markham’s insightful book, Peaceful Parent, Happy Siblings. There were many takeaways for me in this book, but my favourite has been the impact of implementing weekly family meetings. Now, don’t confuse this…

Post by Louise Lindsay The drum is my go-to instrument when it comes to accessibility. Drums create an equal opportunity for all children in the realm of early years musical play. Irrespective of their age or skill level, almost every child can strike a drum, pan, or pot without any prior training or expertise. This…

Collaborative post by Louise Lindsay and Dom Ghor Easter is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate with your little ones than with some fun thematic play? As two Mum’s who are super passionate about play-based learning, we have put our heads together to come up with five thematic play ideas for…

Guest post by Dr. Kathryn Hackman, Founder of Courageous Kids App As the end of year races towards us, and we rush to finish up, tidy up and catch up… it’s worth thinking about what this change of pace will mean for our children.  If we briefly pause to consider some of the challenges our…

Guest post by Tiffany Ross Ever wondered why your child just “has” to throw food off the high chair or “must” keep drawing on the walls? It’s not to get under your skin. They are exploring play schemas.  Play is an important part of children’s development. It gives them the opportunity to learn and practice…