We are crazy for rainbows and cuteness here! If you're looking for a sweet and simple activity for the mid-term break, you can turn the humble paper plate into a vibrant rainbow. This activity can provide children with a sensory experience as they decorate their rainbows, and follow it up with singing Sing a Rainbow together.  This activity is fun for: Birthday party craft Holiday craft Sensory activity Baby interaction (sing rainbow songs and wave the rainbow cloud about) Bedroom decor Sing a Rainbow by Arthur Hamilton Red and yellow and Pink and Green Purple and orange and blue I can sing …Read more  »

In the Four Questions. series we ask Making Rainbows parents the same four questions. Meet Sarah! What is your professional background? I'm currently on maternity leave but when I'm at work I'm a Behavioural Scientist working for a health and medical research company.  What is the most challenging thing about parenting for you right now? Do I have to pick just one? At present we're tackling the transition from one child to two. It's been a bigger adjustment than I had anticipated for everyone - especially the toddler monster. As parents we're trying to juggle sharing our time between the kids and …Read more  »

The Contigo brand drink bottles are the BEST because they really don't leak!  This means you can throw the bottle in a bag and not stress about mess. Making Rainbows have teamed up with local Brisbane business Name My Stuff to offer a giveaway of a Contigo Gizmo drink bottle - which are perfect for young ones. Name My Stuff don't only do drink bottles, they offer a wide variety of high quality personalised bento lunch boxes, googles, drink bottles, coffee mugs, dummies and more. The products are permanently marked with a message or child's name, so there's no need for stickers that …Read more  »

In the Four Questions. series we ask Making Rainbows parents the same four questions. Meet Angela! 1. What is your professional background?  I have been teaching and leading in the early years for almost 20 years. 2. What is the most challenging thing about parenting for you right now? Juggling being a great parent with being great at my job. It really is a first world struggle! 3. What are you enjoying most about parenting right now?  I love seeing and experiencing the early development milestone and the gorgeous smile that lights up my son’s whole face. There is nothing better than …Read more  »

In the Four Questions. series we ask Making Rainbows parents the same four questions. Meet mum of two, Kristie! What is your professional background? When I’m not having babies, I am a full time Health, Safety and Environment Manager working for a large multi-national company. I have 2 post-graduate university degrees and love the challenges of my job. I’ve been lucky to have worked all around Australia, in different industries, small towns and big cities. What is the most challenging thing about parenting for you right now? Right now, the most challenging thing is juggling a 3 year old (aka threenager) and …Read more  »