Want a personalised signed copy of my children’s book? to celebrate The Quirky Smelling Lunchbox Release this offer is open to Australian readers. I am very excited to announce the release of my first picture book for children, it is called The Quirky Smelling Lunchbox. YAY! I have dreamt of writing since I was ten... [Read More] The post The Quirky Smelling Lunchbox Release appeared first on Play Based Parenting ..read more

The importance of teaching children to regulate emotions (not suppress them) is becoming more apparent in our modern and changing world. Teaching children to regulate emotions, begins by encouraging them to express and talk about them. Regulating emotions, especially “big emotions”, takes time and practice. It is not a natural occurrence and something that everyone... [Read More] The post The importance of teaching children to regulate emotions appeared first on Play Based Parenting ..read more

Encouraging emotional regulation in children just became easier with Play-based-parentings Feelings Thermometer Scale kit. Children learn better with a holistic approach. That is why I love to combine fun colourful visuals, with emotive language and experiential hands-on activities or games. I am always trying to improve our calm-down chill out corner and I would love... [Read More] The post Feelings Thermometer Scale Kit & Coping Strategy Cards for Emotional Regulation appeared first on Play Based Parenting ..read more

Recently I made these Scented Sensory Bottles for a children’s bushfire support group that I facilitated. The Scented Sensory bottles were in the theme of the seasons. If only we had smellovision… These smelt great!! They were used in a group discussion where the children brainstormed different seasons. The aim was to discuss changes that... [Read More] The post Scented Sensory Bottles. Simple Seasons Mindfulness Jars appeared first on Play Based Parenting ..read more

We have a new children’s book about emotions that we want to share with you and today Play-Based-Parenting welcomes the author for a very personal interview! Children’s books are a gentle way to explore emotions and start building Emotional literacy. Previously, I shared these awesome books for developing emotional awareness in children and now, I... [Read More] The post Start building emotional literacy. What a feeling! The ABCs of emotions appeared first on Play Based Parenting ..read more

How can you teach children cough etiquette? Teaching little ones to cover their mouth when they sneeze or cough can be difficult because you can’t always “see” a cough or a sneeze and therefore young children don’t grasp the concept of how germs can spread this way… Fun Visual Art to Teach Children Cough Etiquette ... [Read More] The post Teach Children Cough Etiquette – Visual Art Watercolor Blowing Activity appeared first on Play Based Parenting ..read more

Do you want to help your child learn multiplication? Maybe you have a struggling right brain learner who just doesn’t get it… Yet! Or are you looking for some distant learning ideas while self isolating due to the covid-19 pandemic? What ever the reason, I have got your covered. At the moment our schools are... [Read More] The post Help child learn Multiplication. A Hands-on Approach for right brain learners appeared first on Play Based Parenting ..read more

The ultimate travel journal for kids is suitable for children approximately aged between 5-12 years. This travel journal for kids is ideal for homeschool travelling families, school holiday adventures or it would make a great gift to give children and families at the end of a school term before their holidays. It is educational, interesting and... [Read More] The post The ultimate travel journal for kids. Writing, drawing, character development and a reward system. appeared first on Play Based Parenting ..read more

Get in the Green Zone – A zones of regulation board game. Get in the green zone is a talk it out zones of regulation board game geared towards social emotional learning in children. I believe social emotional learning is extremely important during early childhood. As a result, I created this as a group or... [Read More] The post Get in the Green Zone – zones of regulation board game Board Game appeared first on Play Based Parenting ..read more

If you have a child who is a picky eater I hope you read my last article ‘Help! My child is a super picky eater or is it a sensory sensitivity‘. I shared some information about the many reasons that can contribute to a child who is a picky eater. Hopefully some of this information can... [Read More] The post Tips to help a child who is a picky eater appeared first on Play Based Parenting ..read more