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Good mental health starts in childhood

Around fifty percent of all mental health conditions experienced in adulthood begin prior to the age of 14 (Beyond Blue). And with one in five Australians affected by mental illness, including one in seven children, the earlier we can support children in developing good mental health, the better. World Mental…

Changing. Evolving. Growing.

The world is constantly changing. Evolving, growing, shifting — however you prefer to word it, the world as we know it right in this current moment is subject to change. And that’s okay. It is however important that we keep up with progress and adapt and change as needed. This…

10 School Holiday Ideas to Inspire

The school holidays can be a lot of fun, but they can also be pretty tiring. As educators we are well aware of how much energy little ones can have! Filling the day with meaningful experiences can take a lot of creativity, but with a bit of planning and inspiration…

3 Ways to Enhance Children’s Self-Esteem

Everyone needs self-esteem, but it doesn’t always come naturally built-in. In fact, it can go up and down at various points in life, but as early childhood educators we can do our best to help children develop high levels of self-esteem. What is self-esteem? Self-esteem is the word used to…

3 Simple Ways to Reduce Your Staff Turnover

Time and time again educator staff turnover pops up as a challenge shared by childcare centres across Australia. Centre owners and Directors are frequently asking themselves, ‘How can we attract the best educators and keep them?’. Not only is high staff turnover expensive and frustrating, but it’s also linked with…

Let’s Say ‘Thank You’ to Educators!

The first five years of life are fundamentally important. This is when the most essential wiring of a child’s brain takes place and foundation for social, emotional, intellectual and physical development is laid. It’s also the time of life that early childhood educators are given the responsibility and privilege of…