Preparing Your Infant for Daycare: Smooth Transition Essentials
The adjustment that children and families go through when moving from their home to a childcare centre may be difficult. As parents, our goal is to make transitions as easy and smooth as possible so that children may feel safe, understood, and cared for in their new surroundings. You and your child will benefit greatly […]
Why Cultural Activities in Childcare are Pivotal to Early Childhood Development
Cultural activities in childcare are essential for teaching young children about the benefits of diversity and inclusion. They’re also a fantastic way to help children connect with their peers and community while developing confidence, empathy, and respect. Keep reading to find out why cultural activities in childcare are crucial for each child’s early learning and […]
Important Childcare Behaviour Management Strategies in Childcare for Your Toddler’s Development
Children test boundaries. It’s what they do. And it’s not because they’re being naughty or nasty, it’s simply because they’re learning to survive in the big world. It’s natural, but that doesn’t mean childcare centres can’t employ strategies to help combat these small boundary tests before they become big behavioural problems. In fact, behaviour management […]
What is a Working With Children Check and Why is it Important?
Any individual working with children in Australia is required by law to obtain a Working with Children Check (WWC check) or its equivalent – Blue card (QLD); Ochre card (NT) and Working with Vulnerable People Registration (WWVP) (ACT). The WWC check was introduced in response to incidents where those who had previously been convicted for […]
The Impacts of Parental Anxiety on Children
Parenting is one of the hardest jobs in the world. There’s very little in the way of training for this role and the best approach can change from child to child and week to week. Many adults get a feeling of parental anxiety. This can be caused by many factors, have different levels of impact […]