HOW CAN I HELP MY CHILD SETTLE INTO CHILDCARE? Starting your baby or toddler at a childcare centre could be one of the most challenging transitions you’ve had to face since becoming a parent. How will they cope? How will you cope? How do you answer all their questions? What if they cry when […]
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WHAT’S IN YOUR CUPBOARD? Turning everyday, household items into rich learning resources for children I don’t know about you, but I’m a hoarder of kitchen equipment! I love to cook and as a result, my cupboards are bursting with items I’ve collected over the years. Have you ever considered that your kitchen might hold resources
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Temperament: Intensity of Reaction Discover parenting strategies that match a child’s temperament, whether they are a “low reactor,” or a “BIG reactor.” Low Reactors are children who seem less demanding than others. Low Reactors tend to: be quiet and rarely fuss; sleep more than average; show their emotions with only slight changes in facial expression, tone
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Tips on Temperament Every child is born with his own individual way of approaching the world—a temperament. Here’s how you can tune in to your child’s temperament to anticipate how they will react in certain situations. Generally, there are five characteristics that describe an individual’s temperament: Emotional intensity Activity level Frustration tolerance Reaction to new
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HOW TO START SOLIDS AND INTRODUCE YOUR CHILD TO FINGER FOODS SAFELY Starting solids is a milestone that provides huge opportunities for your child. It’s not only about nourishment, creating healthy eating habits or trying a range of tastes and textures, learning to eat provides crucial building blocks for future development such as learning to
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Temperament: Reaction to Change Some children find changes hard, while others will take change in stride. Find parenting tips for your child’s unique temperament. “Keep it the Same” Children Even though young children are well known for being inflexible about their routines, some children seem to be even more dependent on them. And although few
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