Understanding and Applying Positive Discipline at Home
For some reason, thinking about disciplining children involves thoughts of punishment and a lot of yelling. Positive discipline is an idea that deviates from what we have grown to associate discipline with and reinforces teaching instead of punishing. Techniques used in positive discipline are often instructive and caring, resulting in better retention and understanding. Here […]
School Readiness in Early Childhood
That time of the year is fast approaching, and while it is coming to an end some children are preparing for their transition to kindergarten. This transition is a significant milestone in children’s lives and is equally as big of a transition for their families as well. Transitioning to school will bring about a lot […]
Teaching Your Kids Independence
One of the goals of parenting is to raise independent, self-motivated children. This, however, does not mean doing everything for them as children. Teaching them to be independent early on is key to helping them grow and develop as well-rounded individuals. As early as two years old, you can start encouraging your child to make […]
Why It’s Important to Share Family Stories With Kids
There are numerous benefits that come from reading stories and fairy tales from books to children. For one, reading with your children as part of creative childcare in Australia helps advance their language skills and extend their knowledge of the world, which would help with their own reading when they attend school. Reading with children early on […]
How Colour Affects Your Child’s Learning Ability
Colours are part of an electromagnetic spectrum. This means that each hue has a different wavelength that interacts with the brain in a specific way. Because of this, they are often used in advertising and design to trigger emotional reactions. Colour can also be used in education to help stimulate learning among children. Creative Childcare , one […]
Benefits of Fundraising in Early Childhood
What Kids Learn From Fundraising Over the year, Creative Childcare has participated in several fundraising events for a wide range of different causes. Some of these events are well know causes such as Red Nose Day, Jeans for Genes Day and National Bandanna Day etc, while some are put in place to both assist in raising funds […]
Storytelling for Kids and Children
Children love hearing stories, whether it’s about your day, a memory, or something off a book. Storytelling is a great way to spend time with your kid and it offers a lot of benefits for both you and your child. Parents these days find it easier to put their children to bed after watching a […]
How to Handle Tantrums: Tips for Parents
Hi everyone, its Georgia again and this time I’m going to talk to you about tantrums, this is one topic that I am very passionate about and am constantly learning more about. I have done quite a few professional development workshops on this topic.I also recommend for everyone who is dealing with children’s tantrums that […]
Can Anything Ruin Your Sleep Quite Like A Child?
Hey everyone, its Chloe again, yay! Take it from me, nothing can ruin a good night’s sleep quite like achild peeling your eyelids open while breathing heavily in your ear, or the sound of the fridgeopening in the middle of the night and knowing your partner is right next to you. It’s right up therewith […]
The Importance of Play in Child Development
Here at Creative Childcare we understand the importance of fostering children’s creativity andlearning. One of the ways that we do this is through play. Play is such an important part of children’s development. It lays the foundation for literacy, play alsoencourages adults to communicate with children supporting them in their play opportunities, andreports show that it […]