JoJo's Place

Play is our mahi!
There has been a group wide interest in construction since returning from our Christmas break. We have a great range of resources to fulfill this interest, and I love seeing how other resources are incorporated and the imaginative play that goes with it!
Offering a variety of different items with our playdough has expanded what the children have been making, and how their play and conversations have evolved! From ice-blocks to cakes, dinosaurs and diggers, the stories that unfold around the playdough table connect the children to one another, and to their home life.
Connection is at the heart of all we do here at JoJo's Place, so it is always lovey to observe how connected the children are to one another.
This is a small snippet of what we have been up to lately 🥰

We had such a fun morning out picking (and eating 🤣) strawberries from Sommerfields Berry Farm, with our friends from Nurtured at Home! It feels like summer is just around the corner! 🍓 🌞

Great to see the sunshine, and feel some warmth this week!

Love chilled out Monday's! Nothing like some peaceful sensory play to ease us into our week 🥰

Today we continued our exploration of Waitā - following our visit to the beach this week. Everyone loved exploring the jelly with the star cutters and breaking chunks of jelly off to reveal hidden treasures from the sea, as we sang Kai Moana, Matariki waiata, and Slippery Fish! Such a lovely sensory experience, especially after we added warm water to the mix!
# made with powdered gelatine (3 t per 400ml of warm water) and blue food colouring

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⚠️ CRITICAL RECALL ⚠️ Weleda Baby Teething Oral Powder 60g⁠
Batch number (B)231302, Expiry Date 11/2026⁠
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Weleda Australia, following agreement with the Therapeutic Goods Administration, is performing a Recall for (B)231302 of Weleda Baby Teething Oral Powder which is a homoeopathic medicine used to help relieve the discomfort and restlessness of teething in babies and children due to the potential presence of glass fragments in the product.⁠
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No other batches of Weleda Baby Teething Oral Powder 60g are affected by this Recall.⁠
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If you have the affected product from (B)231302 do not use it. ⁠
Return it to the place of purchase for a refund or call our customer service line on 1300 551 454 to arrange the return of affected product and a refund. Alternatively, email [email protected] ⁠
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If glass fragments are present in the powder and applied to an infant’s gums, they could cause discomfort, pain, or minor injury. In more serious cases, there is a risk of choking or internal injury, including damage to the gastrointestinal tract, which may require urgent medical attention.⁠
Anyone who is concerned in any way about the use of this product should consult their doctor.⁠
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Weleda Australia sincerely regrets any inconvenience to their customers.

Autumn is magical! The feel of the wind as it kisses our cheeks, leaves crunching under foot, the smell of damp earth, and watching the leaves scatter in the wind with squeals of delight! 🍂🍁

Term 1 fun at JoJo's Place!

Love this! There is a great explanation in the text, and the comments have some good suggestions for particular situations too

Too strict or too permissive? 👇 Don’t be fooled into thinking you need to be stricter just because your child doesn’t listen the first time. We’ve all been there - asking again and again in that calm, kind voice, only to be met with… nothing. It’s easy to wonder if respectful parenting just doesn’t work. But often, what’s actually happening is that we’ve slipped into permissiveness - making requests without following through. Here’s the thing: boundaries aren’t harsh. They’re essential for your child’s brain development. Boundaries help children feel safe, teach them how to navigate the world, and build self-regulation skills. Following through doesn’t mean you’re being unkind - it means you’re offering the structure your child needs to thrive. That doesn’t mean turning into a drill sergeant. Respectful parenting is about connection and kindness while confidently guiding your child when needed. So, if you’ve asked twice and they still don’t respond, stepping in gently is part of supporting their success. For example, imagine it’s time to leave the house: •“It’s time to put your shoes on now.” (No response.) • Get closer, make eye contact, and calmly repeat, “Shoes on, please. I can help if you need.” (Still no response.) • Step in gently: “I’m going to help you put your shoes on now so we can get going.” This isn’t about controlling your child—it’s about guiding them through tasks they might not want to do, all while staying calm and connected. It teaches them that you mean what you say, and they can trust you to lead when things feel hard. They learn that ignoring or arguing with you won't fly. But here’s the nuance: if you’ve spent the day giving constant directions - Come here, sit down, tidy up, put that away - it’s worth pausing to consider your child’s capacity. Children, just like adults, can feel overwhelmed by too many requests. Reflecting on the balance of instructions, choices, and free play can help you know when to step in and when to let something slide. So next time your child seems to be ignoring you, take a breath, get close, and gently help them follow through. You’re not being unkind - you’re helping them grow. You've got this.