6 Reasons Why Contemporary Art is Great for Kids!

Introducing your child to contemporary art is easier than you might think. Many contemporary artists are producing work that is experiential and interactive, making their art ideal for kids. A simple visit to your local art gallery or school/community exhibition will...

5 SMART ways to be creative with kids

A child’s imagination has no limits – so when my four year old daughter chose to dress up as The Mixed-Up Chameleon for book week, we were faced with the realization that we were going to have to put this costume together ourselves. Some of the pieces were...

The value of exposure to a second language

Introduction If, like me, your vocabulary beyond English extends about as far as “bonjour”, then this article is for you. While it’s true you won’t personally be able to teach your child a second language, you can at least make a start. And...

Learning should be fun!

We hope regular visitors to guruparents.com are starting to notice some themes coming through. One that we feel strongly about is learning should be fun! Why do so many kids love sports but not math? Why were so many enthralled by the Harry Potter movies but not the...

The Importance of Talk

Have you ever considered the importance of really talking to your child? Most parents would be surprised how integral everyday talking is to your child’s vocabulary. In fact the more you talk to your child, from birth to the age of 3, the better their...

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