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Why parents should be involved in their child’s learning

Why parents should be involved in their child’s learning

    Oh yes, it’s easier said than done. Of course, parents want their children to be raised exactly the way they want them to be raised, instead of leaving them...
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My Messy Box May Themes of the Month

My Messy Box May Themes of the Month

May is here - some of us might be getting the hang of this circuit-breaker, while others might just be feeling even more of its effects. Whatever the the case, the My Messy Box...
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This Extended Circuit-breaker, Why is a Home-based Playgroup What Your Child Needs?

This Extended Circuit-breaker, Why is a Home-based Playgroup What Your Child Needs?

Parents, you have good news and bad news! Good news? The June school holidays have been brought forward into this circuit-breaker, which means you can finally catch your breath when...
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Child Scribbles: Why is it Happening All the Time?

Child Scribbles: Why is it Happening All the Time?

Picture this: You are spending time with your toddler. It completely slipped your mind to remove those pens from the table after using it for your work. You turn your...
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Navigating the COVID-19 Disease Outbreak with your Child

Navigating the COVID-19 Disease Outbreak with your Child

As schools close and workplaces go remote to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, parents everywhere are struggling to keep children safe, healthy and occupied. If you are a...
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My Messy Box’s Complete List of Home Learning Resources

My Messy Box’s Complete List of Home Learning Resources

First it was Stay Home Notices and Work from Home arrangements. Then it was the closure of entertainment centres and classes. And now, even preschools are facing closure!  Having to...
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My Messy Box April 2020 Themes

My Messy Box April 2020 Themes

Is everyone doing okay?  Many things have changed over the past few months, including additions to our lexicon, with lovely acronyms like SHN, WFH and CO..... .... you get the drift. ...
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3 reasons Why Sensory Play is Actually Important for Your Toddler

3 reasons Why Sensory Play is Actually Important for Your Toddler

If you are a parent of a toddler, chances are you would have come across the term “sensory play” a few times. Perhaps you have heard somewhere that it is...
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My Messy Box March Themes 2020

My Messy Box March Themes 2020

March is here, WHICH MEANS the school holidays are coming, WHICH MEEEEAAANS... it's time to stock up on activities for your child to continue learning and playing!  Lucky for you, we...
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How to Cultivate Your Kid's Healthy Eating Behaviour

How to Cultivate Your Kid's Healthy Eating Behaviour

We often see parents or grandparents resorting to sitting their child in front of the TV or an iPad (which means more unnecessary screen time!) for meal times. This cultivates...
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The 4-step Trick to Toy Rotation in Your Child’s Playtime

The 4-step Trick to Toy Rotation in Your Child’s Playtime

It’s a daily battle, and each month it gets a little harder. Those toys, those subscription boxes from MMB and those Christmas/birthday gifts... oh my goodness! They’ve turned into an...
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5 ways to expose your child to unfamiliar sensory textures

5 ways to expose your child to unfamiliar sensory textures

  As parents are now getting more and more aware of the benefits of sensory play, they are keen for their kids to experience the whole range of dry to messy sensory...
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