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A push to raise the school starting age to 6 sounds like good news for parents, but there’s a catch

A push to raise the school starting age to 6 sounds like good news for parents, but there’s a catch

by Catherine Suelo | Jan 2, 2023 | Child Development, Childcare News, Helpful Information

Written by Amanda Niland, University of Sydney and Marianne Fenech, University of Sydney The decision about whether to send a child to school “early” or “hold them back” can be a tortuous one for families who have a child born in the first half of the year. So a...
Give the gift of presence and love during the holidays

Give the gift of presence and love during the holidays

by Catherine Suelo | Dec 24, 2022 | Child Development, Childcare News, Helpful Information

Family traditions and being present provide children with trusted, safe, secure, loving experiences and relationships that are important for their healthy development and future self. (Shutterstock) Nikki Martyn, University of Guelph-Humber The holidays are a time for...
Why we feel like Christmas comes around more quickly each year

Why we feel like Christmas comes around more quickly each year

by Catherine Suelo | Dec 15, 2022 | Craft & Fun, Helpful Information

How can it be December already.Luis Molinero/Shutterstock Written by Ruth Ogden, Liverpool John Moores University Think back to your childhood. December was the longest of months. It might have been filled with rehearsing school nativity performances, writing up your...
Real dirt, no fake grass and low traffic – what to look for when choosing a childcare centre

Real dirt, no fake grass and low traffic – what to look for when choosing a childcare centre

by Catherine Suelo | Nov 1, 2022 | Child Development, Childcare News, Family Day Care, Helpful Information, Long Day Care

Jelleke Vanooteghem/Unsplash Written by Anne-Marie Morrissey, Deakin University and Deborah Moore, Monash University Choosing a childcare centre for your child can be a challenging process. To start with, choices may be limited if there are not many childcare centres...
Baby sling safety is under the spotlight – a 5-point checklist can keep infants safe

Baby sling safety is under the spotlight – a 5-point checklist can keep infants safe

by Catherine Suelo | Oct 3, 2022 | Child Development, Childcare News, Family Day Care, Helpful Information, Long Day Care

Shutterstock Written by Jeanine Young, University of the Sunshine Coast Carrying babies in a soft fabric sling or carrier close to their parent or caregiver has been practised throughout the world for centuries. However, the recent inquest into the death of a...
Parents and screen time: are you a ‘contract maker’ or an ‘access denier’ with your child?

Parents and screen time: are you a ‘contract maker’ or an ‘access denier’ with your child?

by Catherine Suelo | Sep 15, 2022 | Child Development, Helpful Information

Annie Spratt/Erik Eastman (Unsplash), CC BY-SA Written by Xinyu (Andy) Zhao, Deakin University and Sarah Healy, The University of Melbourne Screen time was a battle for parents before COVID and it continues to be a battle, long after lockdowns have ended. The Royal...
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