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Engaging your busy toddler or young child in learning can be a tricky thing. With short attention spans and eager to discover the next exciting adventure, capturing a child’s interest with quality educational resources can feel like you you are continuously chasing that pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. What if we […]

Neurodivergent children, autistic children and children with ADHD or ASD develop skills at a different rate than non-neurodivergent children. Even how they learn can be different, and they can experience challenges with social skills, processing information, sensory processing, communicating with others and other developmental delays. As a parent or teacher of neurodivergent children, autistic children […]

Every parent wants their child to succeed in life, reaching milestones and developing skills. Sometimes this may be a little slower than expected, such as development delays in the way a child moves, communicates, learns or even behaves with others. Whether you’re a parent or work with children, you can help children with developmental delays […]

Finding out your child is experiencing a communication or language delay can be disheartening. But with the right tools, you can give your child the best chance and opportunities to develop their verbal communication skills. Busy Books are one of these tools, with parents all over Australia thankful they took that step to help their […]

Busy Books are recommended by speech pathologists, occupational therapists, early childhood educators and paediatric specialists to help with childrens’ learning and development. There are activity books for children from 18 months and up, all the way through to the teenage years. The bright colours, fun characters and hands-on activities help keep kids interested and engaged […]

Reading rates in Australia are declining at a rapid rate. The increased use of phones and digital devices have replaced books for many people, and our kids are seeing this example. As we know, reading is very important for our childrens’ development, so boosting childhood reading rates in Australia is something we should all play […]

If your child is in or about to start occupational therapy, you may be looking for ways to support their progress at home. Busy Books are an unexpected ally for children in the midst of occupational therapy, often used by occupational therapists and easily used at home. They can be used to support children with […]

One of the most exciting milestones in our child’s early years is saying their first word. In some cases, this may be delayed or you notice your child is not progressing linguistically like other children their age. This is when your doctor may recommend you seek our speech therapy for your child. Speech pathologists or […]

There’s likely been some point in your parenting journey where you’ve questioned if your child is having too much screen time. It could be the time when they come home, after dinner, on weekends or added time on school holidays. While an hour or two here may not seem like it will cause any harm, […]

Every milestone your child reaches is a big deal, whether that’s taking their first steps or saying their first word, or when they start to be more independent. While reaching these milestones can be a little sad, it means they’re growing and developing, so you want to do whatever you can to help them learn […]

As parents, our number one goal is to raise happy, healthy children. So, when we notice a delay in development or they’re not quite where other children their age are, it can raise concern. It may comfort you to know that an estimated 20% of Australian children experience developmental delays and there are ways to […]

Critical thinking is what helps us analyse information, solve problems and make informed decisions. For children, these are all important traits in their development and education, making critical thinking an essential skill for their future. Mysteries naturally help children get curious about how to solve a problem — to think critically. For older children, mystery […]

Emotions can feel like a big deal for little people. When children are young, they may not understand what they are feeling or why, or how to yet manage those big emotions. One way parents can help children understand and manage their emotions, even from a young age, is through reading. Books can help children […]