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Impact of technology on children's memory - A young child playing on a mobile phone

The impact of technology on children’s memory

Good memory skills are vital to a child’s development and future. A child who is able to apply memory strategy instruction has huge potential.
How To Say No To Kids - a child that is pouting
Parenting and Bonding

How To Say No To Kids

Saying no doesn’t have to lead to tantrums! Discover effective ways to set limits while keeping a strong, positive connection with your child.
Happy baby and mum - brain development for babies

My Journey into Brain Development for Babies

Becoming a mum, I thought love would be enough - but I soon learned how crucial intentional engagement is for brain development for babies.
Mindful parenting helps raise happy and kind kids

The Ultimate Guide to Mindful Parenting

Want to raise kind, confident kids? Ready to up your mindful parenting approach? Find activity ideas, parenting tips and more.
A child's development is improved by quality education. A child building a puzzle.

Is Your Child’s Development Slower Than Expected?

The first six years of your child's development are crucial. Through quality education, their character and abilities can be nurtured.
How a child's memory formation works, shown by a child having an idea, and graphic behind him showing a brain and gears to imply that thinking is at work
Learning and Education

How Memory Formation Works in Early Childhood

Discover how a child’s memory formation works, from encoding to retrieval, and learn how the Shichida Method supports memory development in early childhood.
A graphic showing a young girl thinking with ideas popping from her mind to demonstrate short term vs long term memory in children

Short Term vs Long Term Memory: What’s the Difference in Kids?

Learn the key differences between short term vs long term memory in kids. Discover how these memory types impact learning and tips on how to improve short term memory.
Difficulty focusing, this article looks at child focused issues, why a child can't focus, young girl daydreaming
Learning and Education

Reasons Why Your Child Has Difficulty Focusing

Understand why your child may struggle to focus despite being capable. Learn practical ways to support child-focused attention and address common issues that impact focus.
Core skills: a test paper, pencil and eraser
Learning and Education

Achieving Academic Success Through Eight Core Skills

Our programs not only instil the eight core skills identified by AERO but also go beyond to nurture well-rounded individuals.
How to help kids express emotions for kids through play

Using Play To Help Kids Express Their Emotions

Help your child understand their feelings with engaging emotional regulation activities for kids that promote self-awareness, build resilience, and make learning about emotions fun and interactive.
emotion chart for kids, stickers showing a variety of emotions

Create Your Own Emotion Chart For Kids

Help your child understand and express their feelings by creating a personalised emotion chart for kids that’s fun, interactive, and easy to use.
The power of positivity and positive emotions with three kids enjoying ice cream

The Power of Positivity: How To Teach Kids Positive Emotions

Explore the importance of positive emotions, actionable ways to teach them to your kids, and how Shichida’s proven approach can help nurture emotional growth.
Learn together at Shichida - mum and two girls in a Shichida class
Parenting and Bonding

Learn Together Bond Together

We often tell parents the importance of learning alongside their child: “When you engage the heart of your child, you will engage their mind.”
Alternative Education, father holding two young kids at home
Learning and Education

Alternative Education For Children

Why do more Australian doctors and teachers seek alternative education for children? Professionals and teachers share something in common.
Shichida vs Montessori methods, here an adult is playing a shape game with a young girl

Early Childhood Development Methods: Shichida vs Montessori

Learn how Shichida’s structured brain stimulation differs from Montessori’s child-led exploration and independent learning philosophy.
Cultivating a growth mindset in kids

Cultivating a Growth Mindset

Explore the benefits of promoting a growth mindset in kids. Learn practical ways to develop resilience, creativity, and problem-solving.
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Early Learning Enrichment Centre at Glen Waverley

Discover a unique early learning enrichment centre in Glen Waverley. Fun, educational classes and activities for babies, toddlers and preschoolers!
A mother holding a baby for better parenting tips to use while your child is young
Parenting and Bonding

How to Be a Better Parent with No Regrets 10 Years Down the Line

In this blog, we’ll explore three effective strategies to help you feel confident that you’re doing the best for your child’s development, minimising regrets or “what ifs” as they grow.
Meditation for Kids: a child and parent meditating in a garden

Meditation for Kids: Helping Their Emotional Intelligence

Explore the importance of positive emotions, actionable ways to teach them to your kids, and how Shichida’s proven approach can help nurture emotional growth.
How to help an easily distracted child: a girl playing with a fidget spinner
Concentration and Memory

How To Help An Easily Distracted Child

Kids who are easily distracted are often more sensitive to an overload of sensory stimuli which can scatter their attention.
Prepare for Year 1 phonics check with Shichida - here a Shichida teacher is showing phonics flashcards

Victoria Replaces English Test with Year 1 Phonics Check

Victoria's Year 1 Phonics Check replaces the EOI in 2025. Find out how it works, why it matters, and what this means for early literacy.
Exploring early brain development, mum playing with her child

Exploring Early Brain Development

Learn about early brain development with practical tips to start your little one's learning adventure. Nurture their growing mind!
A preschooler writing with confidence - Early Development Gives Your Child a Head Start
Child Development

How Early Development Gives Your Child A Head Start in Life

Early development programs are popular among families wishing to give their children a head start in an increasingly competitive world.
Intrinsic motivation in children, featuring a Couple Lying on the Bed while Looking at Their Young Daughter Standing

Developing Intrinsic Motivation in Children: Strategies for Parents

In this article, there are practical steps and strategies you can adopt to help boost your child's intrinsic motivation while supporting their growth and success.
Visualisation Techniques to Empower Your Child's Success - Close up of a Girl With Hand on Chin Looking Afar
Child Development

Proven Visualisation Techniques to Empower Your Child’s Success

In this article, we learn how visualisation techniques can be an incredibly useful tool to aid your child's success.
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Develop Love of Learning

Sight Words Flash Cards: The Ultimate Guide to Teaching Kids to Read

Sight words are the most frequently used words your child will read in books such as the, look, see, and, play, like. Mastering sight words helps children read faster and more fluently.
A woman holding up two Flash Cards for toddlers

Maximising Toddler Development with Flash Cards: Benefits, Tips, and Best Practices

Flash cards may seem simple, but they can be a game-changer in boosting memory, cognitive skills and language acquisition.
Early Childhood Philosophy: Comparing Educational Philosophies

Early Childhood Philosophy: Comparing Educational Philosophies

Discover various education philosophies, including Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf and Shichida. Learn which early childhood philosophy best suits your child.

A baby's hands playing with white sand on a lightbox, demonstrating an example of a baby sensory development activity
Child Development

Comprehensive Guide to Baby Sensory Development

Explore the essential aspects of baby sensory development, discover engaging activities and learn how to support your infant's growth through sensory experiences.

The letter T on alphabet flashcards, held up by a preschooler

Alphabet Flashcards: The Ultimate Guide for Learning Letters

What a joy it is to see and hear your child reading at a young age! Every parent wants their child to learn and master this skill. Did you know that flashcards can help with this process?