Piaget’s Theory: What It Is & How It’s Applie
Jean Piaget is a Swiss developmental psychologist who is known for his theory of cognitive development.
The Learning and Development Benefits of Dancing for Toddlers in Childcare
Your child’s health depends on him or her being able to be creative and express himself or herself. When infants hear music, they smile, sway, and clap
Code of ethics childcare
Early Childhood Australia (ECA) established the code of ethics for Australian early childhood professionals. The code of ethics incorporates the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (1991) principles and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (2007). It is designed specifically for early childhood education and care. The current pedagogical research […]
Steiner’s Theory and Approach in Childcare and Early Learning
Who is Rudolf Steiner? Rudolf Steiner is an Austrian philosopher and social reformer who is known for his work and research efforts to link science and spirituality. He established an esoteric spiritual movement, anthroposophy. Rudolf Steiner founded the Freie Waldorfschule (Independent Waldorf School), the first Waldorf school in Germany in 1919. The first Steiner school […]
Child Support Payments in Australia: What You Should Know
Child support ensures that when parents get divorced or separated, both parties will financially contribute towards raising the children like how they would if they weren’t separated. Even if a parent doesn’t live with his/her children anymore, they still need to meet their financial responsibilities. This also means that if the children are in your […]
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 […]
Expression With Play: The Importance of Play Therapy in Childcare
In today’s world, the benefits of therapy and psychology are becoming more widely known. For many adults, the practice of talking to a trained professional on a regular basis has been shown to have many benefits. For children, though, discussing big feelings or concepts they don’t fully understand is tricky. That’s where play therapy comes in. […]