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Reflecting on Jean Piaget’s theory and influence

WEBOne hundred years ago, psychologist Jean Piaget’s curiosity in cognitive processes was sparked while working on children’s IQ tests. This experience was the …

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Attachment theory in early education and care

WEBAttachment theory recognises that individual children will judge the availability of their attachment figure and regulate their behaviour in different ways, and …

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Nourishing Young Minds: The Crucial Role of Nutrition in Early

WEBNutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids, iron, zinc, and vitamin D play a crucial role in fostering cognitive function and ensuring that young minds reach their full …

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Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease in childcare

WEBTreatment. There is no specific treatment for HFMD, but the symptoms can be managed with over-the-counter pain relief medications, mouthwashes, or sprays to …

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Creating a Supervision Plan in Early Childhood Education and Care

WEBCreating an effective supervision plan in the context of early childhood education and care involves considering various factors to tailor it to the specific needs …

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Educator self-care CareforKids.com.au®

WEBBurnout is more than just feeling stressed. Burnout has been defined as a "state of mental and/or physical exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress" (Girdin, Everly, & …

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Early learning in nature CareforKids.com.au

WEBThe series teaches educators how to integrate nature into all aspects of learning and uses nature pedagogy to enable teachers to play with, teach and learn …

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How critical reflection can guide learning in your service

WEBCritical reflection is a form of personal learning and development that involves thinking about practices and procedures with intent and honesty. It needs to be …

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The benefits of bare feet for kids

WEBHere are 5 bare foot benefits in the early years. 1. Going barefoot supports brain and nervous system development. Babies are born with thousands of nerve …

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In-service activities at vacation care

WEB3. Services promote hands-on activities. Vacation care services offer lots of different resources and activity ideas to inspire hands-on action. There are puzzles to do …

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The top 10 illnesses that keep kids home from child care

WEBInfluenza (flu) Viral infection (other) Hand, foot and mouth disease. Ear infection. Gastroenteritis (gastro) Vomiting. Specifically, the common cold was attributed …

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The power of music

WEBIn this third instalment of my Power of Music series of articles for CareforKids.com.au, we're going to look at the wellbeing of young children.The subject of wellbeing has been …

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Barefoot learning: Benefits too great to walk past

WEBOverwhelmingly studies have found young children receive a myriad of benefits from going barefoot. This includes growing neural connections within the brain, …

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Vomiting, diarrhoea and the 48 hour rule

WEBKnow when your child can be excluded from child care Most schools and preschools now have a 48-hour quarantine for vomiting, diarrhoea and some other infectious diseases.

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Techniques and tips to avoid back pain and injury

WEBReduce the need to lift children whenever possible. Adding steps or stools that allow the children to get to water fountains, sinks or changing tables will eliminate …

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Family Tax Benefit PART A and PART B

WEBYour payments will reduce by 20 cents for each dollar of income earned over $6,059. You can still get some FTB Part B if the secondary earner’s income is …

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New resource for boosting inclusion in early childhood services

WEBA simple and effective resource. Available online for free, here, and at only several minutes each, the videos are a convenient industry education tool.Suitable for all …

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How to protect your back CareforKids.com.au

WEBTake a large step backwards with one leg, bending the front knee so the back knee lowers to the floor. Handy for zipping a jacket or tying shoes, the lunge can …

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