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…
Introduction to Dinosnores: A Birde Seed Snapshot
In the Birde Seed Snapshot series, we introduce some of the great content we have on Birde. First up is Dinosnores Sleepy Stories. What are Dinosnores Sleepy Stories? Dinosnores are…
6 tips to get kids to sleep and avoid bedtime wars
Most parents probably agree that the evenings can be the hardest time of the day. It’s when it feels like a million things need to get done, you and your…
‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’ Tops Kids Book List
Dymocks booksellers recently released their favourite 51 kids’ books of all time, with nine out of the top 10 being picture books! The list was compiled by over 28,000 votes…
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.
