At age four or five, your child will be ready to make the transition to primary school education. But whilst they might be old enough to attend, are you certain that they are mentally prepared? If you aren’t confident in your child’s “school readiness” and want some guidance on what they need to know before…
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From playing Mozart to babies in the womb to singing nursery rhymes and playing rhythm games with toddlers, music has long been considered essential in early childhood development. Today, we’ll look at how you can incorporate music into your child’s play in the early years and consider five reasons why music is so important in…
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As parents or carers, we’re aware of the weight our actions carry, which can put a lot of unnecessary pressure on us to be perfect around our children. But raising a child isn’t about showing them how to be perfect – after all, that’s impossible. It’s about teaching them that not everything will always go…
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As a parent, there are lots of things you will already be doing to help your child prepare for school. Early learning is just one more way you can give your child the best head start possible. But what is early learning, what activities are involved and who does it apply to? What Is…
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Dropping your child off at childcare for the first time – or even the 100th time! – can be stressful. After all, you want to make sure that they are happy and safe whilst you’re apart. To make the process a little easier, it’s helpful to know exactly what to pack for them so they…
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When you drop your child off at daycare only to have them become emotional or even hysterical, your child could be experiencing separation anxiety. While it’s a normal feature of childhood development, separation anxiety can be worrying or stressful. Here are some helpful tips on how to recognise and manage your child’s separation anxiety at…
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From an early age, children learn about their surroundings using their five senses, allowing them to get a better understanding of their environment. It’s important to provide children with sensory play experiences at an early age to help with their brain development. In this article, we’re going to find out what sensory play is and…
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Whether it’s their first time being away from you or you are just transitioning to a new facility, there are many challenges to introducing a toddler to daycare. The process can be difficult for both parents and children, and it can cause life to feel disrupted. Fortunately, there are things you can do to ease…
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Extracurricular activities can have a host of positive benefits for children and their development. These activities help children develop skills that they will use throughout their lives, such as: Teamwork Most extracurricular activities can help children learn how to work together in a group, which will be beneficial in both their academic and professional lives.…
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The outdoors is filled with many great adventures. There are so many things you can see and experience in the outside world. That is why young kids need to experience and explore spaces beyond the comforts of the inside. Outdoor learning is an integral part of children’s learning process because it allows them to get…
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