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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.

Young Academics Early Learning Centre is proud to announce we have opened our two newest locations this July.

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.

Storytelling was part of everyone’s childhood. It’s one of the oldest and purest forms of teaching and gives you, as parents, an opportunity to spend valuable time with your child. At Young Academics, we make a conscious effort to integrate it into your child’s daily routine. In early childhood education, storytelling is not only an effective way of grasping the attention of children but also has many developmental benefits.

The COVID-19 pandemic has, at this moment, changed the way we do even the simplest of everyday activities. In addition to social distancing, greater care and attention are also paid to the frequency of washing hands, touching our face and sanitising. While these practices are as a direct result of the contagiousness of the virus, it does not mean that everything will return to normal as soon as this public health crisis is over. Childcare centres around Australia will surely continue to implement social distancing where possible. Naturally, children will have questions about social distancing. Some may not understand the concept and others may not grasp how to practise it. It is important that you speak to your child about social distancing carefully, accurately and appropriately. While there isn’t always a clear cut method of doing this, we have devised a few guidelines for doing so.

Sending your little one off to childcare is both a massive and emotional decision. How can you make this new change a little easier? You may be wondering what to ask child care centres when you’re on a tour. Ensuring the childcare you select is a good fit for your little one will help put you at ease, knowing that they are in safe hands. Your child’s first five years of life are the most crucial for the development of their brains.