For any first time mom, bath time can cause a certain amount of anxiety. The thought of letting that precious baby slip through your fingers is terrifying. While some babies love bath time, others find this sensory rich task somewhat overwhelming and their fussing and crying can make this even more of a daunting task. […]
Getting your little one down and dirty with some non-toxic paints is not only fun, but good for their tactile sensory development. Here is how: Create an “art area” in your kitchen, garage, outside, or even bathroom Stick the paper down so it doesn’t slip around Cover the floor with newspaper or an old […]
Can smell really trigger emotions and affect my child’s behavior? You may be surprised to learn a little more about these links. April 29th is International Smell Day so we thought we would take a closer look at this amazing sense we have been gifted with. What do you think of when you smell […]
Time for Tummy-Time! The most important muscle development that your small baby needs to master during the early stages of development is gaining control of his head. He will move from being in a tight little ball to a more open body position as he gains some control of his body and muscles. For […]
The holidays will soon be here! We thought you might be looking for a few extra activities at this time of year to do with your toddler. Here are some of our favourites with a Christmas twist! Travellers (toddlers who are in the stage from taking steps to running): What’s hiding in there? – […]
“I may be tiny but my heart is immeasurable” Julia Toivonen With 1 in 8 babies born early (before 37 weeks), World Preemie Day is significant for a rising number of families. For some – the experience is real to them today, and for others it is a reminder of a pocket of time […]
Have you considered creating a Book Corner for your Groovy Adventurer? We all know how important reading is for our precious little ones, but is there a special place in their room/playroom or your living area for their books? A book corner can be created in a very small space with just a little creativity! […]
Friday the 18th of November will be remembered by all who attended our *Book Launch* as an evening of joyous celebrations! If you were unable to join in the festivities then we hope you enjoy the photos and know that you were missed!!! *Cafe Villagio* created a beautiful ambience to suit the mood of the […]
We were lucky enough to have been featured in our local community newspaper last week! Thank you *Table Talk Community Newspaper* for your interest in our book and for your support. We have had such a great response from the public since the article featured! If you haven’t yet seen or read the article, be […]
On Friday morning our publisher, Barbara Mueller, from *New Voices Publishers*, brought us our first copy of *Groovy Adventurers: How to encourage your baby from one developmental stage to the next while having a blast!* As we unwrapped our treasure, held it, smelt it and even kissed it, we were filled with excitement, amazement, and […]