Comparison Is the Thief of Peace in Parenting
A few years ago, a friend told me something that stuck: “I didn’t realize parenting would feel like a competition I never signed up for...
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Banana Sky Blog
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Understanding Children Before Expecting Them to Understand Us
A little while ago, we went to take a photo of my child for official documents — one of those that must be serious, with “no smiling allowed...
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11 Fun squeezing and playdough activities to strengthen little hands for writing
Before kids can hold a pencil comfortably, they need strong, coordinated hand and finger muscles. The best way to build that strength isn’t through worksheets — it’s through...
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Why 'Just Playing' is Serious Learning
A while ago, I met a friend over coffee, and she told me something that stayed with me: it had never been obvious to her that learning could be fun. For her, real learning had always felt like...
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A Letter to Parents Who Feel They’re Not Enough
If you’ve ever gone to bed wondering, “Did I do enough for my child today?” — you’re not alone. Almost every parent I know has felt that quiet wave of guilt after a long day. Maybe you let your child watch an extra episode. Maybe dinner wasn’t homemade. Maybe you lost patience when you swore you wouldn’t.
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When “Just Five More Minutes!” Never Ends
We’ve all been there. You call your child for dinner, and they answer, “Just five more minutes!” — eyes glued to the iPad. Those “five minutes” turn into twenty, and suddenly you’re in the middle of a mini standoff.
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From Finger Swipes to Pencil Grips: How Digital Play Builds a Foundation for Writing
If your toddler has ever giggled while “scratching” colourful surprises on a screen, you might not realize that this simple action is doing something profound — building the foundation for writing.
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Navigating the Digital Playground: 5 Tips for Healthy, Happy Screen Time
Let's be honest: in a world filled with screens, finding the right balance for our little ones can feel like a puzzle. As a parent, you want to unlock the benefits of amazing educational apps while protecting your child from the pitfalls of too much passive screen time.
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Creating Our First Game: The Bubuloo Story
Bubuloo didn’t start as a company project — it started as a parent project. My little one never liked drawing. Every time I put crayons or pencils in front of him, he’d give it a try for a few seconds, then move on.
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