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Make Portable Pools SAFE

Monday, November 19, 2018

In the lead-up to summer and Christmas, South Australians are being warned about the dangers of portable pools.

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Let's Get Physical

Monday, August 13, 2018

Kids need plenty of active play all year round, even when it’s cold and grey outside.

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Nothing Beats Nature For Baby Play

Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Nature play is making a comeback. There are so many developmental benefits of nature play for children and it’s exciting to see how playgroups are engaging in it. But how do we include babies in nature play? 

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A Helping Hand

Wednesday, November 15, 2017

Playgroup provides a welcoming place and vital support for parents who suffer postnatal depression.

Attending a new Playgroup for the first time can be daunting: as with any new situation, there are nerves and a feeling of self-consciousness.  But for someone suffering postnatal depression, just getting out the door with a baby (and all the associated baby paraphernalia) can feel completely overwhelming, let alone getting to Playgroup.

This is one of the many reasons why being inclusive at your Playgroup is so important.

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Ages, Stages and Playgroup

Wednesday, December 13, 2017

It’s not news that children love to play and that play is important for children’s development. But how does Playgroup benefit children of different ages and stages? 

The period between birth and seven is the most rapid stage of brain and skill development. Young children’s minds are like sponges, ready and able to absorb more information that we give them credit for. So what does Playgroup provide to babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers in terms of brain development? Clearly Playgroup provides a wide variety of early learning experiences that serve to enrich development. But what are the specifics?

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Teaching Respect for Diversity with Miniland Dolls

Wednesday, March 17, 2021

Miniland is known as the world’s most inclusive dolls’ brand with its emphasis on racial diversity and social harmony. 

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Free child development checks

Sunday, April 30, 2023

Free child development checks with Playgroup SA 

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