Grown-ups are role models, rule-makers, mentors and disciplinarians all rolled into one, and it’s our job to support littlies as they learn to regulate their emotions and behaviour and grow their pro-social skills and independence.
As we know, the spoken vocabulary of young children is generally quite limited, simply because they have not yet had the time or opportunity to learn a large number of words. This does not mean that their understanding is equally limited though.
All in all, the idea of minimalist parenting is to have less fuss and more fun. To live a simpler, richer life away from the perils of ‘over-parenting’.
Life isn’t all fun and games, and though we want the very best for our children, there will be times when the going gets tough. For this reason, it’s important that children develop resilience, the ability to cope when things go wrong and to overcome unexpected challenges in their life.
Children benefit from answering sophisticated questions as well as easy ones, so let’s see how educators and parents can incorporate different kinds of questions during story time to better challenge young brains.
Expressing your love for your kids isn’t as straightforward as it seems. Each person is different, and we all give and receive love in different ways. The next time you try to bond with your kiddos, try and “speak” their love language.
What does raising independent children look like? And how can parents guide their children in ways that promote independence? Here are a few things to consider as you go about raising independent children.
Learning is like exercise — both are necessary, sometimes both are fun, and sometimes both make you want to throw up. If you are a parent looking for ways to motivate your child to learn, here’s a quick list that can start you down the path to success.
Early Childhood Education is more than just child-minding or even learning the alphabet, counting and recognising colours. We understand these skills are important, but a holistic education means an investment in a more fruitful future with benefits that last a lifetime.
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