How every child can thrive by five

Minderoo Foundation has partnered with TED to showcase Thrive by Five’s global mission to raise awareness of the importance of the first five years of a child’s brain development.

Every baby is different (and so is every parent)

Your baby is born with its own individual temperament - the way your child responds to the world and to their own body.

Feeding interactions and the importance of cues

Feeding your baby is one of the most important interactions between you and your baby. It’s also the most frequent - 2000 feeds occur in the first year!

Introducing solids: A step-by-step guide to teach you how and when

It’s a question every parent will ask as their newborn starts to grow: when do I introduce solids? For the first six months of your child’s life, all they need is milk - whether it be breast or formula. But when the time comes to introduce solid foods, it’s both an important and exciting time.

Top tips for winding down before sleep

Winding down routines are a great part of getting your child ready for sleep, whether it be day or night. They help to steer children away from the stimulation and busy times of the household, de-stimulate them and act as a cue for a child to expect sleep.

Why you deserve to take a breather

While it can be hard at times to look after yourself when you are trying to look after others - especially a child - it’s important to take time out when you need to.