Preparing Your Child for Pre-School
Starting pre-school is an exciting time for children and parents alike, but the transition away from babyhood and into early education is not always easy. Children usually have mixed emotions about starting pre-school, but as a parent there are a few things you can do to help your child settle in. Helping your child prepare … Continue reading Preparing Your Child for Pre-School
Topic of the Month – Kids and Sport
Sport is a major part of Australia’s culture. We have sporting events happening all year round, with Australian Rules Football and rugby taking place in the winter months, and basketball, soccer and plenty of cricket during spring and summer. With so much sport ingrained into Australia’s psyche, it is natural for a child to express … Continue reading Topic of the Month – Kids and Sport
“Major national study calls for overhaul of government policies around children at risk”
Author: Freya Lucas Are our most disadvantaged children really getting the help they need as early as possible? The answer is no, with so many children receiving ‘late intervention measures’, when they really need help early in their life and education. A report has found that the Australian taxpayer is spending over $15 billion … Continue reading “Major national study calls for overhaul of government policies around children at risk”
Literacy in Early Childhood
Literacy is one of the most important foundations for success in school and life (ABS, 2006). **Disturbingly, the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ Aspects of Literacy Survey found that approximately 46% of Australiansaged 15 to 74 years had very poor to poor ‘prose literacy’ (ability to read documents), and 47% had very poor to poor ‘document … Continue reading Literacy in Early Childhood
The Importance of Setting Limits for Your Child
Rules are a natural part of life, and having guidelines helps kids learn how to manage in different situations. Rules provide the framework for children to understand what is expected of them at home, with friends and at school. While parents know that this kind of structure is important, it is often challenging to establish … Continue reading The Importance of Setting Limits for Your Child