Six tips to help your child settle in at preschool
The first few days and weeks at an early childhood centre is often the hardest for both Mum and little one but the situation …
Choosing home-based childcare
Dropping the kids off for a play date at a friend's house makes for an ideal childcare arrangement. Why not formalise it with a home-based childcare provider? Ellie Gwilliam discusses the benefits her family has experienced with home-based …
The benefits of raising bilingual children
Mum of two Catherine Tafto shares the proud moments and pitfalls of raising children to speak more than one language. “Mamma, hvor er Granny?” “Hun er i hagen.” “Granny, are you in the garden?” This exchange between my son and I was one of those …
Mums share insights into different childcare options
Nanny, au pair, daycare or home-based? Deciding who will look after your baby is a tough call. So we asked four mums to explain why their choice of childcare works for them. In the words of a…daycare mum Lee, mum of one I never planned on …
What preschool centre is right for your child?
If you're looking at a childcare centre for your little one, you'll need to consider not only things like cost and proximity, but also philosophy. Many childcare centres are based on educational philosophies that you may, or may not, find sit with …
A parent's guide to choosing the best care provider
Is your child starting childcare? Whether they're going into a daycare centre, attending home-based care or being looked after by a nanny or au pair, here's what you need to think about. Deciding to enrol your child in childcare is a huge step for …
Do you have a gifted child?
How can you tell if your little one is "gifted", talented, or average? Do we even need to label them? Dr Melanie Woodfield explains IQ testing and the consequences of its results. When we think of someone being "gifted", we tend to think of a …
Strategies and tips for a smooth childcare transition
The heart-wrenching sobs and the rather awkward leg cling-on need not be an ongoing part of your childcare drop-off routine. Early childhood educator Michelle Hewlett shares some strategies for settling. Whether your child is starting with a …
How to: identify and parent a gifted child
A gifted child has the potential to make a significant difference in the world, adding to knowledge, changing ideas, or reaching new heights in performance. Jilly O'Brien discusses parenting a child with exceptional abilities. Imagine that you are …
Starting preschool or kindy
CHOOSING A PRESCHOOL OR KINDY Deciding which preschool or kindy is right for your child might be as simple as a matter of geography, or it might involve some research on your part into different philosophies and approaches, as you consider which …
Choosing The Right Childcare
Rebecca Williamson looks at the pros and cons of childcare options to help you decide what’s right for you and your little ones. You’ve been swept up in a wonderful whirlwind of nappy changes, teething and cuddles. You’ve lost countless hours of …
Choosing an early childhood provider
I owe, I owe, it's off to work I go… but who will look after baby? We outline your childcare options below so you can choose what best suits your family. Most parents use some kind of childcare in the pre-school years, whether it's one-off …
The image of a teacher
It's well known that mums wear many hats: cook, nurse, teacher, homemaker, taxi driver - you name it, we do it! However, it is not just mums who wear multiple hats in our children’s lives. Teachers also have many roles to play, from programme …
