Why does empathy matter? Empathy involves the ability to understand someone else’s perspective and understand how they feel about it. Empathy is essential in interpersonal relations, has been linked to moral behaviour and in general, humans are kinder when they can understand one another’s perspectives and emotions. Positive strengths in this skill have also been […]
The importance of self-care and how to make time for it
Remind yourself of the person you were Parenting is one of life’s greatest joys. But it comes with some sacrifices. Are you the movie lover who can’t remember the last movie you saw in the theatre? The exercise buff who let your gym membership expire because you hadn’t been there in months? Perhaps you’ve become […]
App Reviews – LEARN, RELAX AND PLAY WITH THESE NEW EDUCATIONAL APPS
Children’s Educational Apps – Our Reviews HOPSTER FREE WITH IN APP PURCHASES Hopster provides a safe place for young children to access educational and entertaining media. Hopster provides video, music, books, simple games and creative activities specifically chosen for young children. Famous characters, actors, and writers all feature in its superb content. STOP BREATHE & […]
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Are you as ready for a holiday as we are? 2018 has been such an exhilarating year for everyone here at Day One Early Learning Centres as we continued to improve the quality of our early childhood care and education services in Queensland! Over the month we are also celebrating Day One Kindergarten Graduations. It […]
Transition to school
Giving Your Kids a Good Start at School When children first start school there is a lot for them to get used to. Some children will adapt more easily than others. Helping children to feel confident and positive about school will give them a good start. There are many things you can do to help […]
Powerful phrases to tell your child instead of “good job”
Encourage Your Child More Than Just Praises “Good Job…You are SO smart, what a pretty little girl you are!” Sounds good, right? Familiar, perhaps, as you praise your child all through the day? Of course, you are doing this from a loving and well-intentioned place. However, praise of this kind can sometimes displace just what our children need the […]
World Teachers Day – 5 October
Love and Appreciation to Our Teachers! World Teachers’ Day is an opportunity to acknowledge our teachers and say thanks for the significant contributions they make in our classrooms and communities. Celebrated in more than 100 countries worldwide, World Teachers’ Day was established by the UNESCO IN 1994. It is a day on which students, parents […]
The newest parenting skill – self-compassion
As Parents, We Should Relate To Ourselves Kindly The work of parenting involves caring for and meeting the needs of another human being 24 hours a day, seven days a week. And like all demanding professions, burnout is a hazard of the job. That’s why parenting magazines and well-intentioned friends recommend taking care of yourself […]
Fun Mealtimes with Your Fussy Eater?
Fun Tips to Handle Fussy Eaters Many children are fussy eaters. Fussy eating is normal, but it can be hard to handle. Most of the time fussy eating isn’t about food – it’s often about children wanting to be independent. Here are some ideas that might help if you have fussy eaters in the family. About Fussy Eating and […]
Responsible decision-making for young children
Helping Young Kids Develop Good Decision-Making Skills Like adults, children make a range of decisions every day! Young children regularly choose how they will behave, which toys or games they would like to play with, which books they would like to have read to them, or which television shows they would like to watch. As […]
