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Is your child ready to take the next step in life and start ‘BIG SCHOOL’? Starting school is a big step for children, and it is important that they are ready emotionally and mentally. Time flies when you’re having fun, and I bet you never thought the day would come where you would have to enrol your child in school. The main struggle many parents have during this time is whether their child is ready to attend kindergarten.

“Education begins the moment we see children as innately wise and capable beings. Only then can we play along in their world” – Robyn Beisswanger

The sun is out and the summer heat has certainly kicked in. But before your kids head out the door for their day at childcare, it is important that you are doing all you can to protect them from the sun. There is something about summer that makes children want to run faster and play all day long. It is crucial that your child forms an understanding attitude towards learning about sun-safety and the threats it could have.

Speech and language development plays a critical role in a child’s social development, overall behaviour, literacy skills and the construction of their self-esteem. Speech and language are fundamental elements of our daily lives and are the tools we use to communicate and share our thoughts, ideas and emotions.

Children are adventurers in their own right and use their own experiences to help them thrive. Providing them with the right experiences will positively contribute to their learning and developing. It is extremely important for preschoolers and children to incorporate active play within their daily routine as well as ensuring they are receiving an ample amount of sleep. Balancing these experiences can positively contribute to their learning, helping them grow into the best version of themselves.

With the growing obesity rates in Australia, learning about healthy lifestyles and incorporating healthy eating in childcare is extremely important for children’s wellbeing and overall health. It is vital to implement these healthy eating practises at home from a young age. Doing so will equip children when they become more independent and make their own eating decisions.

It’s finally that time to make a decision – to send or not to send your child to childcare. This decision can be quite confusing and overwhelming as choosing a learning facility that is going to be most beneficial for your child is a big deal! Every child has different requirements, and it is essential to observe your child’s needs and select a learning centre that is going to help them learn, develop and grow to their full potential.

Child care facilities are almost partially responsible for teaching children the necessary skills in order for them to grow and develop into positive, social teenagers and thereafter adults.

There is certain magic affiliated with children playing in the outdoors. For centuries, it has acted as the medium for exploration, adventure and, of course, memories in most of us. The importance of outdoor play for infants especially, can’t be underestimated.

It’s certain many of you have to use the term “calm down” when talking to your child only to realise that they haven’t calmed down but become more agitated. Just like adults, children need to learn how to recognise their feelings in order to balance their emotions.