STUMPED BLOG

  • iThrive Occupational Therapy On Learning Through Play

    by Gabriella Rodrigues
    One of the main pillars behind our ethos is rooted in allowing children to learn through play. This week, Anine van Schalkwyk from iThrive Occupati...

  • Dr Carmen On The 7 Developmental Stages Of Block Play

    by Gabriella Rodrigues
    This week we chat to Dr Carmen, AKA @momdoc_sa on Instagram, about the 7 developmental stages of block play. She unpacks the invaluable importance ...

  • A Close Up On Our Knock-a-Block

    by Gabriella Rodrigues
    Play is the serious business of childhood,” Jerome Bruner, cognitive psychologist. When we initially conceptualized our Knock-A-Block, we saw the n...

  • Mari-Louise Candiotes (@justamamma) On The Importance Of Family Play

    by Gabriella Rodrigues
    South African mom blogger Mari-Louise Candiotes AKA 'Just A Mamma' is passionate about sharing valuable and inspirational content about the reality...

  • Raising Awareness On Autism Acceptance

    by Gabriella Rodrigues
    As April is World Autism Awareness month, we are excited to join in another opportunity to celebrate the extraordinary abilities and individuality ...

  • Real Talk: Our Take On Honest Parenting

    by Gabriella Rodrigues
    Let’s be honest, parenting can be messy. In uncertain times like these, it’s most definitely not expected for parents to have it all together. Soci...

  • What To Do Now That School's Out

    by Gabriella Rodrigues
    With the current state of medical emergency being declared by government this week, public school holidays in South Africa have been prolonged unti...

  • Why We Encourage Sensory Play

    by Gabriella Rodrigues
    From birth, children learn how to navigate and understand the world around them through their senses. As they touch, see, hear, taste and smell the...