Stressed about managing your child’s behaviour? Here are four things every parent should know
Note from Birde: We really liked this post about managing your child’s behaviour from The Conversation and have republished it here on our Birde blog. It is written by Anthea…
11 weekday hacks for making your life easier
There are no two ways about it – this is a busy phase of life. Each week has the same pattern – kids going multiple directions, parents working, trying to…
The real problem with posting about your kids online
Post written by Priya C. Kumar, University of Maryland In a recent essay published in The Washington Post, a mother explained her decision to continue writing essays and blog posts…
Six things you should do when reading with your kids
Guest post written by Ameneh Shahaeian, Research Fellow in Developmental and Educational Psychology, Australian Catholic University There is magic in stories. We all remember hearing them as children, and we loved…
How to survive a road trip with young kids (without resorting to screens)
It’s summertime which means lots of us are downing tools and hitting the road with our kids. Remember road trips before kids? Getting in the car and driving until you…
The busy mum’s guide to getting 30 blissful minutes to yourself
It goes without saying that we love spending time our kids. I’m one of those mums who loves taking my kids to the zoo, doing endless puzzles and reading them…
4 easy school holiday art projects
…that won’t cover your house in glitter. You’re welcome 😋 It’s school/preschool holidays. Why does it always seem to sneak up on us?! Two weeks of looking after the small fry…
7 easy ways to get kids to love reading
We all know how important it is to read to our children. Not only does it increase their vocabulary, but it teaches them empathy, expands their world and helps their…
7 Mum friends you need to have
We all know how much our lives change when we have kids. Nothing (our bodies, work or relationship) is the same as it once was. However, one aspect of life…
How can you encourage independent play in toddlers and pre-schoolers?
And what activities will help them learn to play on their own! Teaching independent play in toddlers and pre-schoolers is a vital skill. It helps their confidence and resilience, helps…
What is Birde?
Birde is a world first, Australian designed smart media player for young children. Birde makes it easier for kids to play their own music, audiobooks and video in a completely safe way.