Play Assist Rockhampton

07/02/2026

07/02/2026

Magic Beach has been named Australia’s best children’s picture book.
We were very excited to have had four of Alison's books voted into the top 50 Australia’s best children’s picture book, but to have Magic Beach finish on top is truly special.

Thank you to everyone who voted.

07/02/2026

07/02/2026

06/02/2026

Bluey Sleep by Slumbering Records

06/02/2026

05/02/2026

04/02/2026

Before age 3, a child’s nervous system is still learning how to turn stress off. When outdoor time is missing, the body stays alert. Indoor stimulation may distract briefly, but it does not reset the stress response that young brains rely on movement and nature to regulate.

Toddlers are sensory learners. Their bodies need fresh air, uneven ground, light changes, and physical effort to calm internal systems. Without these inputs, stress hormones remain elevated. The child may appear restless, irritable, or explosive, not because of behavior, but because the body cannot downshift.

Toys, songs, and snacks activate attention but do not regulate the nervous system. They add stimulation instead of releasing it. Outdoor movement helps the brain integrate sensory input and signal safety. This is when breathing slows, muscles relax, and emotional control becomes possible again.

Daily outdoor time is not enrichment. It is regulation. Even short periods outside help reset the stress system and reduce meltdowns. Parents often notice calmer behavior, better sleep, and improved focus when outdoor time becomes consistent. Calm does not come from control. It comes from giving the body what it biologically needs to settle.

04/02/2026

Learn step-by-step, practical ways to teach new skills with Stepping Stones Triple P Online.

04/02/2026

03/02/2026

Excessive Screen time