Screens & Under-5s: The Current Australian Guidelines (and Easy Swaps)
If you’ve ever handed your toddler a tablet so you could cook dinner in peace, you’re far from alone. Screens are part of modern family life, especially when you’re balancing work, meals and bedtime routines. What matters most isn’t striving for zero screen time, but finding a healthy balance that leaves space for movement, play and rest.
Why Two Years of Kindergarten or Preschool Could Give Your Child the Best Start to School
If it feels like your little one is growing faster than you can keep up, you’re not alone. Many families begin wondering how to make the most of those last precious years before school. Is one year of preschool enough, or would two years offer more time to grow, explore, and build confidence?
Together We Shine: Celebrating the Team Around Your Child This Early Childhood Educator Day
At Milestones Early Learning, we know it takes a village to raise a child, and we’re proud to be part of yours.
As a parent, you juggle a million things every day. Knowing your child is surrounded by educators who love, guide, and cheer them on as much as you do? That’s what makes the difference.
Book Week 2025: Fun Ideas to Inspire a Love of Reading in Your Preschooler
If you’ve ever seen a group of preschoolers dressed as wizards, animals, or superheroes, you’ll know just how magical Book Week can be.
Book Week 2025 is not only a time for creative costumes, it’s an opportunity to celebrate stories, spark imaginations, and help children develop a lifelong love of reading. For families with children aged 0-5, it’s also the perfect chance to create special memories together.
Mini Scientists: How Children Discover the Hidden Patterns of the World Around Them
If your toddler has ever lined up all their blocks in a row or your kindy child has asked why the moon is out during the day, you’ve already witnessed science in action.
How to Celebrate NAIDOC Week with Your Child (Even If You’re Still Learning Too)
NAIDOC Week is a national celebration of the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the First Peoples of this land. But it’s not just for schools or older children.
NAIDOC stands for National Aboriginal and Islanders Day Observance Committee, and its roots stretch back to the 1930s, when Aboriginal leaders began campaigning for recognition, justice, and change. Since then, it has grown into a week of celebration, storytelling, reflection, and unity—held every July in communities across Australia.
How to Create a Meaningful Play-and-Learn Nook at Home (Without Spending a Fortune)
In the middle of a busy household — where dishes pile up, emails buzz, and toys seem to multiply — it can feel impossible to carve out space for calm, focused play. But here’s the good news: you don’t need a Pinterest-worthy playroom or an overflowing toy box to support your child’s learning and development.
What you do need? A quiet corner. A few intentional choices. And a shift in mindset: from ‘keeping them busy’ to inviting them into learning.
At Milestones Early Learning, our centres are thoughtfully designed to reflect how young children learn best — through play. And you can create that same magic at home, without breaking the bank.
Why Reading to Your Child (Even as a Baby!) Is One of the Best Things You Can Do
There’s something incredibly special about reading with your child. Whether it’s a snuggly bedtime story, a giggle-filled picture book on the couch, or a quiet moment with your baby in your arms, these shared experiences do more than create lovely memories — they help your child grow.
At Milestones Early Learning, we know that reading aloud from birth to age five lays the foundation for learning, confidence, communication, and emotional connection. And it’s not about being perfect — it’s about being present. Your child loves the sound of your voice, your attention, and your time together.
Talk, Listen, Learn: Simple Everyday Conversations That Boost Your Toddler’s Language Development
Did you know some of the most powerful learning moments happen during the simplest parts of your day—like brushing teeth, packing lunch, or walking to the car?
At Milestones Early Learning, we believe language development isn’t just about storytime (although we love a good book!). It’s about rich, meaningful conversations—everywhere, every day.
Whether you’re an enrolled family or just beginning your early learning journey, here are some simple ways to nurture your toddler’s growing communication skills through everyday chatter, backed by one of the world’s most respected early childhood language programs.
Learning from the Land: How Milestones Children Connect with First Nations Culture
At Milestones, we believe every child should grow up with a strong sense of belonging — to their community, to Country, and to the stories that shape who we are as Australians.
This National Reconciliation Week, we’re proud to share how children across our centres are learning about and celebrating First Nations culture in ways that are gentle, joyful, and full of meaning. These experiences help our youngest learners build respect, empathy, and connection — values that will guide them for life.