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When it’s time to start thinking about childcare for your little one, you are spoiled for choice in Sydney. The care of your child is one of the most important decisions that you will make for them in their early years. One of the most popular options for childcare in Sydney is sending the child to preschool. At Young Academics, we understand that the time for sending your child to preschool is an emotional one. For many, it is the first time that a child will be away from the parents for an extended period of time. However, rest easy knowing that you’re doing your child a favour and that he or she will be better for it.

During your little one’s early childhood, there are many things to consider when it comes to their development. Cognitive, social and emotional development are all areas that you will begin monitoring as your child grows. One seldom thought of, but equally important area of development is physical literacy. In early childhood, physical literacy refers to the development of fundamental movement and sport skills. If children do not adequately master movement skills, they can risk growing up with a sedentary lifestyle and physically awkward.

Whether it’s university or childcare, the first day of any kind of school can be nerve-wracking. This is especially true for children and preschool because in most cases, it would be the child’s first experience with long-term separation and any form of prolonged structure. This unfamiliar setting will undoubtedly make any child nervous, leading to a variety of problems at home before going to daycare and causing possible future problems at the childcare centre.

Play-based learning is a concept that educators adopted as part of their practice. It is closely associated with intellectual skills, thinking and motivation and thus, has become an important part of childhood education. Despite its benefits, many parents remain uncertain about the effectiveness of play-based early childhood education. To quell concerns from parents, in this article we’ll explore why play-based early childhood education is crucial for your child’s development.

If you and your child were one of the families staying away from preschool because of the COVID-19, then returning to daycare can be daunting, for both parent and child. Many families chose to keep their little ones away out of fear of contraction of the virus or due to possible symptoms/contraction of the virus. Whatever the reason, the return can be difficult to adjust to, especially if your little one does not quite understand what is happening. If not dealt with properly, your child may be irritable or anxious in school. Remember, times have changed and unfortunately, Sydney, along with the rest of New South Wales is enduring a resurgence of cases, making the COVID-19 guidelines, even more important to follow.

Teaching children responsibility is one of the most important tasks for a parent. Responsibility follows them through life, whether they like it or not. It is key to success in a child’s school life, social life and in general, when they become adults. Many parents also single it out as one of the key qualities for their child to learn.

Understanding if your child is ready to attend school is a complex and difficult decision to make. A child’s age is not the sole determinant. You have to account for many factors, including but not limited to their emotional, social and physical development. Many parents resort to a school readiness assessment to help them overcome these challenges. However, it’s not always an easy decision to put your child through a school readiness assessment.

Children are sponges for learning. This is why you should take advantage of this and engage them in fun, but educational activities. Many of these activities can help your child thrive when they are at early child care centres. Thriving at these centres is a good indication that your child will not only be successful at school, but that they are grasping a lot of the skills necessary for a solid foundation of knowledge.

Your child’s development is one of the most important things in the world. A child’s development can determine their path in life, the career they choose, how they deal with situations both professionally and personally and what their ultimate experience is. This is why its incredibly important that you not only love and care for your child but, that you do everything in your power to ensure that they can develop properly and according to their age.

Staying healthy throughout the winter season is more difficult than it sounds. Kids are usually the first to get sick and then often, spread it to others in their homes. Children are also notorious for not keeping the best hygiene practices and refusing to eat fruits and vegetables, enabling the transfer of germs and a weakened immune system. To protect your family from getting sick, it’s important that you keep your child healthy and take precautionary methods at home and daycare.