Parental separation and conflict has been a topical issue throughout many decades now, and it appears as if it is an area which the academics are now realizing is something which must be taken more seriously than previously thought. Through its prevalence and inherent risks, parental separation may fairly be regarded as a public health Read the full post
During the week I attended a meeting held by the Office for Early Childhood Education and Care which is overseen by the Department of Education and Training. They are responsible for: Regulating and licensing ECEC services in Queensland Leading Queensland’s input into the national early childhood reform agenda through the Council of Australian Governments(COAG) Working Read the full post
Using child care, especially for the first time, can be overwhelming for many families. For families who have children with additional needs, this can be intensified by concerns about how their child will ‘fit in’ to a mainstream child care setting, and how well their child’s specific needs will be met by the service. What Read the full post
As reported in a previous blog regarding the Reggio Emilia approach, one of the most important aspects of the Early Childhood education process is the environment in which the children operate. This was reported as the child’s ‘third teacher.’ This is not only regarded as part of the Reggio Emilia’s approach, but should be an integral Read the full post
An interesting article by Anne Stonehouse has attended to this topic in depth. It is an age-old one which never fails to provoke the most highly excited negative emotions in all concerned. That is, the parents of the bitten child, the parents of the child who has bitten another, and the staff members nearby. However, Read the full post
The Reggio Emilia approach is an educational philosophy focused on preschool and primary education. It was started by Loris Malaguzzi and the parents of the villages around Reggio Emilia in Italy after World War II. The destruction from the war, parents believed, necessitated a new, quick approach to teaching their children. They felt that it Read the full post
Many parents are nervous and apprehensive about putting their baby into child care for the first time. This is perfectly natural and can be an anxious time for parents and children. However, once the parent is armed with some information and guidelines, then the parents should be able to make an informed decision and feel Read the full post
There has been a huge focus in the importance of nutrition in such places as schools and child care centres recently. We have seen the introduction of the Smart Choices policy in schools which has meant that the school tuck shop is now responsible for promoting and providing children with healthy eating choices. Child care Read the full post
I found this article in the latest edition of the Early Childhood Teachers’ Association journal and felt that I would like to share it with you, as it portrays the latest thinking the new early childhood learning framework and clearly explains what educators are in the process of attempting to achieve. It is something that Read the full post
I came across an article recently by Dani Reidy about yoga for children. I have always been fascinated with the idea of bringing more spiritual awareness into our work with young children as they do not have the negative perceptions and self-consciousness of adults. They are open and keen to embrace all forms of learning Read the full post
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