Playful Possibilities

27/08/2026

What if brave isn't something we have to find all by ourselves?

Sometimes we can borrow brave from someone who feels a little more certain.

Sometimes we can share brave when we're the one who feels ready.

And sometimes, with all the best intentions, grown-ups can accidentally steal brave by stepping in and doing something a child was still figuring out how to do.

Brave doesn't have to mean not scared.

It might mean having enough safety, support and confidence around us to stay with the uncertainty for just a little longer.

Borrow it. Share it. Protect it.

Brave can be relational. 💛

23/08/2026

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27/07/2026

Playful parenting 101 - the stage whisper

Rather than waiting for the moments where I feel polished, coherent and presentable enough to speak with you all, I'm trying this. In the moment reflections. Let me know what you think, is sharing moments of our madness in this way helpful to you?

10/06/2026

And then there was a bloom 🌼

Today's reminder that mindfulness doesn't have to look like meditation, you can find it in any moment that you are able to slow down and direct your attention to just one thing. It's funny to me now that I have always described attention as a distracted toddler that often needs support to be directed back to the thing we want to attend to. So whether you stop to smell the flowers, take extra time drinking that coffee or sneak away for a fishing break I hope you find a mindful moment for you today.

05/06/2026

Back in the business of creating content. Can I promise this will be a consistent thing? No, will I show up in the ways and moments that feel authentic in this stage for you all? Absolutely 💛

24/08/2025

Two Legends. One Big Thank You. All About You.

To celebrate you – the heart and soul of early learning – The Fraser Foundation is bringing you not one, but two free webinars as our gift for Early Educators Day. This wouldn’t be possible without support from Preschool Equipment.

✨ Nathan Wallis Thursday 4th Sept at 6.30pm – neuroscience made fun, fascinating, and seriously useful. Nathan will unpack how little brains develop and how you can harness that knowledge in your classroom (and beyond). Booking Link - https://bit.ly/FFWebinarNathan

✨ Maggie Dent Tuesday 9th Sept at 6.30pm – Australia’s queen of common sense. Maggie will guide you through powerful, practical ways to nurture resilience and wellbeing in children – while giving you the tools to look after yourself too. Booking Link - https://bit.ly/FFWebinarMaggie

These webinars are completely free, online, and open to all early childhood professionals. Think of it as a professional development hug – filling your cup with inspiration, strategies, and maybe even a few “aha!” moments.

08/08/2025

One of our regular collaborations has had changes to their program for the rest of 2025, meaning that I now have availability to offer 3 more group sessions prior to the end of this year.

Kindys, daycares, schools, workplaces and community groups our full catalogue is sure to have a ready to launch program perfect for you. Contact today for a copy of our session offerings and price guide.

06/08/2025

💛 Save the Mackay Toy Library! We Need Your Help 💛

This smiling face belongs to one of the incredible women who has been keeping the Mackay Toy Library alive for years. She has dedicated her time to helping local families borrow toys, reduce waste and build community… and now she is retiring.

Without new volunteers, this much‑loved service will not survive past 2025.

I have put my hand up to volunteer just 2 hours a fortnight. If I can do that with two kids and a busy schedule, I know others can too. A couple of hours is all it takes to make sure our kids and our community do not lose this gem.

Why it matters

Toy rotation keeps play fresh and your home clutter‑free

Volunteers save money with free membership and borrowing fees

It builds connection with other local families and counts toward your CCS activity hours

It is sustainable and keeps great toys out of landfill

Even a few hours a month can keep this beautiful service alive. Shifts are flexible, child‑friendly and full of support.

📍 Find out how to help: www.mackaytoylibrary.org.au

Let’s come together to keep the Mackay Toy Library bringing joy and learning to local kids for years to come.

01/06/2025

Join me as we explore self regulation strategies that can support us in the whirlwind world of parenting.

Keeping Cool, Calm & Collected in the Chaos 😅😟😓

Join us for our FREE upcoming workshop on everything emotional regulation! We’ll explore building emotional resilience and self-regulation skills to create a calmer, more connected home through practical skills including:

✨ Understand your stress responses and regulate emotions effectively.
✨ Strengthen your relationship with your child through connection.
✨ Respond to challenging behaviours with empathy and confidence.

📅 Wednesday 11th June | 🕒 9:30am to 11am 📍 43 Shakespeare Street
📲 Spots are limited—email [email protected] to secure your spot

13/05/2025

For families who have had contact with QLD Child Safety in the last 5 years there is currently a survey circulating to allow you to have a say on your experience.

To often voices can get lost within systems so I think it is important that avenues like this do exist so that confidential opportunities to speak up allow for all of our community to do better.

This survey is for parents in Queensland (QLD) that have had experiences with the Child Protection / Child Safety system.