Shake ‘n’ Bake: Educate Your Preschooler in the Kitchen

08 Sep 2014

Our childcare centres in Perth live by the motto “learning through play.” One of the most common questions we get from parents is “How can we help our child learn while playing at home?” The best way is to have your child do something with you that helps them learn. Children idolise and imitate their parents when they are young and are happy to do whatever they are doing at the time.

The Playground Rockingham: Great Fun Not Far from Baldivis

01 Oct 2014

Our Cuddles Childcare Centre location in the Perth suburb of Bertram serves the people of Baldivis as well as those in neighbouring Rockingham. We have a natural interest in places where children and adults can play. For children in the Baldivis area, it may not get a lot better than The Playground Rockingham.

Recess is Out: All You Need to Know About Snack Time

15 Sep 2014

If there’s one thing we have noticed at our day care centres in Perth, it’s that children seem to be hungry all of the time. There is rational scientific explanation for this: they are hungry a lot more than adults. Children combine high energy requirements with small stomachs. The only way for them to eat as many kilojoules as they burn when being active is to eat more often.

Does Your Child Like Horsing Around?

02 Sep 2014
At Cuddles Childcare Centres, we usually focus on doing what we can to give our children in the Perth area a great experience that helps them learn while playing. Sometimes, though, we like to alert parents of opportunities for their children outside of the Childcare Centres but in the Perth area. One such opportunity is the Foxdale Riding School.

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St James: Everything You Need and More
24 Sep 2014

Our Cuddles Childcare Centre in the Perth suburb of St James is typical of our philosophy for locating our centres. It is in a location convenient to a lot of amenities and infrastructure. Our locations are great places for a young family to live. Here are a few of the amenities and fun things to do in the St James area.

Go Get Physical: Encourage Your Child to Be Active

22 Sep 2014

If you take your child to a child care centre in Perth, at least one of ours, you won’t have to worry about them not being active. One of the more common questions we get from parents is “How can I encourage my child to be active at home?” Here are some strategies.

Does Your First-Aid Kit or Chest Endanger Your Children?

16 Sep 2014

At our child care centres in the Perth area, we are big on ensuring your child’s safety. One of the essentials is a first aid kit. Many parents don’t have a first aid kit but have a fully-stocked medicine chest. Sometimes, this can result in children taking medications that are not appropriate for them and can result in harm. Here are some dos and don’ts for children’s first aid.

Terrible Twos: How to Be a Problem-Solving Parent

05 Sep 2014

We have taken care of children from babies through five years old at our child care centres in the Perth area. One of the more challenging ages, both for parents and for day care providers, is the “terrible twos.” At two years old, most children seem to discover the true meaning and pleasure of the word “no.” Occasionally, it can seem like they say “no” to everything.

The Easy Way to Get Your Children to Eat More Vegetables

03 Sep 2014

One thing that we’ve noticed at our day care centres in the Perth area is that the kids who eat healthier foods seem to get a “head start” on those who don’t. They tend to be more calm and balanced. We know that kids, if left to their own devices, would rather eat sugar all day, but it is in your best interest to get them to prefer fruits and vegetables over prepackaged snacks.

The Importance of Social Interaction for Your Toddler

01 Sep 2014

At Cuddles Childcare Centres, children in the Perth area are given all of the tools to be lightyears ahead of their peers in the area of socialisation by the time they reach primary school. Social interaction is an important skill that becomes more important as a child progresses through school.