Committee Essentials Workshop
Where: Arena Joondalup, Kennedya Drive, Joondalup
When: Wednesday 22nd February 2012
Time: 10am - 12noon
Creche: $8.80 per child/ $5.80 second child
Fees: Members FREE, Associate Members $10 per person, Non-members $20 per person
RSVP: 8th February, please call 1800 171 882 or email workshops@playgroupwa.com.au

Committee Essentials Workshop
Where: South Lake Leisure Centre, 90 South Lake Drive, South Lake
When: Tuesday 28th February 2012
Time: 10am - 12noon
Creche: $4.30 per child/ $3.30 second child
Fees: Members FREE, Associate Members $10 per person, Non-members $20 per person
RSVP: 14th February, please call 1800 171 882 or email workshops@playgroupwa.com.au

Mundaring Nature Play Day
Where: Mundaring Community Sculpture Park, Cnr Nichol and Jacoby Streets in Mundaring
When: Thursday 1st March 2012
Time: 9am - 11am
Cost: FREE
RSVP: 27th February. To register your interest please call Playgroup WA on 1800 171 882.
So bring your hats, snacks and water and join us for a morning of fun, variety of activities, playgroup advice and more!

Don't forget to visit us at Scitech's Toddlerfest February 6-19.

2012 marks Playgroup WA's 40th Anniversary and to celebrate, this year's World's Biggest Playgroup Day will be bigger and better than ever before so we need your help.

We are looking for a group of volunteers to help us on the day.

If you, or someone you know, is free on Wednesday 28th March and would love to give your time to help out please email training@playgroupwa.com.au for more information.

Toddlers get ready - for two weeks in February Scitech will be your exclusive playground! Parents are encouraged to bring their children along to experience a range of science activities specifically geared for children from 0 to 5 years of age.

Children can enjoy shows on the big stage, touch a baby animal in the petting zoo, create playdough creations and blow giant bubbles! Babies can enjoy the new baby zone play area.

Parents can help connect their child with science by playing with Scitech's interactive floor displays, including Discoverland and the new feature exhibition, Rescue!

Scitech is open every day between 10am-5pm (Toddlerfest events run until 3pm)

Cost: $14 adults, $9 children (4-15 years) and children under 4 years are FREE. Group bookings with six or more adults can pre-purchase tickets at discounted prices by calling
9215 0740 for details.

For more information about Toddlerfest, phone our Bookings Department on 9215 0740 or visit Scitech's website. 

Kellie's latest post Is it Karma? reminds us the apple doesn't fall far from the tree!

"My mother has always been quite happy to tell all and sundry what a monster of a child I was once my younger brother came along. 

Look, I may have gotten a little upset when I went from 100% attention to, well, none as my brother was a terrible sleeper, had reflux and generally required round the clock attention. 

Me? I was pretty much left to my own devices. But when the parents weren't looking, I would undertake a little personal revenge..."

Read and subscribe to the Playgroup WA blog to find out all the everyday adventures (or mishaps) our Playgroup mums experience. Playgroup WA Blog

Do allergies run in your family? Your baby could be at risk of food allergies...

STEP Trial
This research trial specifically focuses on egg allergy. Egg allergy is the most common food allergy affecting children in Australia. It is now increasingly evident that avoidance is not the answer. Instead, there is a mounting body of evidence to indicate that immune tolerance to "allergy-causing" foods can be achieved through early, regular exposure to such foods.

This study will determine whether early and regular feeding of egg will reduce the risk of infants developing egg allergy. Babies born to mothers who have a previous history of asthma, eczema, hay fever or atopic dermatitis are at a higher risk of developing food allergy.

Volunteers: Pregnant women with a history of allergic disease and/or babies under the age of 6.5 months.

Please email cair@meddent.uwa.edu.au or call 9340 8834 if you would like more information. 

Take advantage of reduced Movie Masters Bubs Club movie tickets with
your Playgroup Membership Card 

Did you know?
Children's peripheral (or side) vision does't fully develop until they are 10 years old? Until then children only have about one third of the peripheral vision of adults. This makes it difficult for children under 10 to see oncoming cars.

Smart Steps Hint…
Teach your children to look in all directions by turning their head to the left and right to check for traffic before crossing the road.

Want to support your child's education? Not sure when or how to start? You are your child's first teacher and it's never too early!

Small Beginnings is dedicated to providing parents with the knowledge and skills to support their child's learning. Catering for parents of children from pre-kindy to primary school, our workshops are designed to demonstrate fun, meaningful and developmentally appropriate activities that are easy for every parent to implement.

Register now!

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Kids Camp, the charity is hosting a 30th Birthday Kids Carnival on Sunday 29th January 2012 from 10am to 4pm at Burswood Park.

Entry is FREE and all members of the public are welcome. There will be lots of activities, rides and entertainment for kids (and adults) of all ages to enjoy. Food and drink will be available on the day and families are welcome to pack a picnic to enjoy on the day.

For full event details, visit the website.