With the festive season approaching there is a good chance there are some pretty major throw downs in store. Children tend to have meltdowns when they feel emotionally overwhelmed and […]
Keep the Kids Safe Around Water this Summer
With the warmer weather knocking on the door now is the time to look at your child’s water safety for summer. According to Royal Life Saving Australia, the risk of […]
Meerilinga to breathe life into unused Kulunga Aboriginal Kindergarten in Hilton
Monday, 18 November 2019 (Hilton, Western Australia) – Meerilinga Young Children’s Foundation were today presented with a Lotterywest grant for $371,855 by the Hon. Minister Simone McGurk MLA – State […]
Safe Sleeping Tips
Promoting Safe Sleep Unfortunately, SIDS and Sleep Accidents still cause unexpected infant deaths across Australia. Here are some safe sleeping tips to reduce the risk of sudden unexpected death in […]
Developing Emotionally Intelligent Children
What is Emotional Intelligence You may have heard about IQ but what about EI? EI stands for emotional intelligence. It is the ability to express and control feelings. Let’s find […]
CHILDREN’S WEEK 2019 KICKS OFF WITH GO FOR 2 & 5 FAMILY FUN DAY
Children’s Week in Western Australia will officially launch this Sunday with the ‘Go for 2&5 Children’s Week Family Fun Day at Whiteman Park’. The week will see a series of […]
Getting Kids in the Kitchen
Cooking is a fun, tactile way to engage young children. Getting kids in the kitchen also helps to develop essential life skills while promoting social, mental and physical health. So, […]
2019 Children’s Week Grant Recipients Announced
Meerilinga Young Children’s Foundation have today announced the recipients of the 2019 Children’s Week grants. A total of 115 applications were received for the $60,000 worth of funding available. Of […]
Balancing Virtual and Real Life
Balancing Act Balancing Virtual and Real Life for your tween or teen is tricky when they are becoming increasingly connected online. A Pew Research Center study reveals 95% of teens use […]
The Importance of Outdoor Play in Early Childhood
Outdoor play is an important aspect of early childhood. It contributes to key physical and mental development, which can play a role in physical health later on in life. Here […]
Science in Early Learning
Creating a Vibrant Future! It’s National Science Week in Australia! And there are many reasons why we should talk about Science in Early Learning. Science in Early Learning is important […]
History of Child Rights
Children’s Rights Long and ever evolving is the History of Child Rights. This Children’s Week, we explore this history. The need for change Children, like adults, have basic human rights. However, […]
Breaking Gender Stereotypes in Early Education
Gender Stereotypes in Early Education Breaking Gender Stereotypes in Early Education promotes equality in early childhood. This is important as research shows gender stereotypes impact the way we judge the […]
Meerilinga joins the Street Library Revolution
At Meerilinga we’re proud to be active in the local community. One of the things we’ve done to ensure this is to join the Street Library Revolution! Each of our […]
Welcome to CBCA Book Week 2019!
Welcome to CBCA Book Week 2019! Every year in August communities across Australia celebrate Australian Children’s literature during CBCA Book Week. This year the week runs from 17 – 23 […]
The Importance of Literacy in the Early Years
Literacy in the early years is crucial to building a foundation for your child’s development. Studies have found that there is a direct link between the number of words a […]