What does a serve of food mean for a toddler?
Toddlers are notorious at being picky pants when it comes to food. One minute they’re wolfing down the spag bol you lovingly cooked, the next they’ve tipped the bowl upside... Read More
The one-on-one interaction is invaluable for Beth’s learning and sense of security
Since spending time with Napier PORSE Educator Jenny Martin, her daughter Beth has learnt communication skills beyond her years and Sarah has been blown away with her capacity for learning. Read More
Tips for Managing Trampolines in the Wind
Aside from the tears of the little people who used it frequently, there is also the risk it could cause some pretty nasty damage to property or worse - people. Read More
Recent media articles show the PORSE approach is the best approach for growing little minds.
We were pleased to read that the 2014 Kiwis Count survey data that was released in September by the State Services Commission showed that 85 per cent of parents are... Read More
Nathan Wallis - Born To Connect – How Love Grows Babies’ Brains
Nathan Wallis is an ex-university lecturer in human development and a specialist in neuroscience. He has a background as a child and family therapist, primary school and early childhood teacher. Read More
REM sleep critical for young brain development
A recent study from Washington State University Spokane, funded by the National Institutes of Health, has established that rapid eye movement or REM sleep actively converts waking experiences into lasting... Read More
Socialisation, the new “s” word?
Socialisation: noun1. [psychology] the modification from infancy of an individual’s behaviour to conform with the demands of social life. Read More
Reading: Helping Kids Develop Through the Stages.
Learning to read is a complicated process and parents often wonder if their child is developing reading abilities at the rate they "should". Read More
