Developmentally Appropriate Gift Guide for 3-5 Year Olds Are you wondering what to get your 3-5-year-old? We’ve compiled a list of gift ideas that are not only super fun but also developmentally appropriate. In this guide, you’ll discover the “why” behind each recommendation, with a focus on how these toys
Present Ideas for a Two-Year-Old Are you searching for the perfect gift for your two-year-old? Our curated list of gift ideas includes toys and activities that are both fun and developmentally appropriate. From balance boards that enhance proprioception to sensory play materials like finger paints, our recommendations are designed to
Developmentally Appropriate Gift Guide for Baby Play Are you searching for the perfect gift ideas for a 1-year-old? These curious little learners can be challenging to shop for, but we’re here to make it easy with our comprehensive gift guide! Our curated list of toys is designed not only to
BY AMIE HANKINSON – GROWING KIND There is every chance that you are at home with your children due to COVID-19, and you are probably wondering ‘WHAT’ and ‘HOW’ your children should be learning. I have been watching homeschool resources circulate the internet this week (not all good, though with
Written by Kate Hodgekiss at Engaging Curriculum Solutions As a childhood trauma survivor, I understand the importance the environment plays in the ability to stay centred, focused and mindful, for children who have been through adverse experiences. Complex trauma, that is to say trauma which is pervasive, and/or repetitive, has a
What are Play Schemas? Have you ever wondered why your child purposely knocks over your block castle, hides in small boxes, throws their food, lines objects up or collects rocks? These aren’t ‘bad behaviours’ but rather natural developmental urges (called schemas) that suggest a healthy child. These behaviours are not
My vision for Growing Kind is not just to sell beautiful toys. I want to change the world through play with our children.
I want to change the world for the better by encouraging more kindness, more inclusion, more acceptance and an unstoppable resilience.
I want to encourage people to love themselves more, love others more and be conscious of their own trauma and biases.
