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Children cannot attend the preschool for 48 hours if they have had vomiting and/or diarrhoea, or if they have continuous coughing or discoloured discharge from the nose, ear, or mouth. Children cannot attend for 24 hours if they have had a confirmed fever. If in doubt, please consult the government COVID Exclusion Policy as well as the NSW Health Exclusion Policy.
If you are worried about anxiety or fears in children, this article contains good insight into this particular topic – Anxiety and Fears in Children.
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Values Worth Teaching To Our Children This Christmas
Excitement fills the air as we move into the most wonderful time of the year. It’s during the holiday season that our children are filled with a contagious joy that spreads throughout our communities in anticipation of the festivities ahead. As we quickly make our way...
Sustainable Gift Ideas For Christmas 2022
Christmas is just around the corner, and one of the highlights is giving gifts to the special people in our lives. We encourage our children at our Child Care Centres to make handmade gifts for their family members, parents and teachers because it stimulates their...
The Importance of Building Child-Grandparent Relationships
Play is ageless. It brings families and friends together, boosts mood, encourages healthy memory development through active participation, and connects us to our community. The importance of playtime in families is essential for children in kindergarten. This concept...
Celebrating Father Figures This Month
At The Owl and the Pussycat Preschool, we know that each family is made up of different important people, and we see ourselves as an important part of the ‘village’ that is raising your child. It was Father’s Day this month, and whilst we know some families don’t have...
How To Beat The Teeth Brushing Battle
Helping Your Child Develop Good Dental Habits For Life Children's brains are like sponges. They continuously develop new skills. They memorise the alphabet. They learn how to swim. They master the skill of shoe tying. Therefore, it makes sense that they'll need to...
Easy Sensory Play Ideas At Home
If there’s one thing that we can all agree on, it’s that young children can be fountains of energy. Because of this, finding ways to keep them occupied and entertained at home may be a bit of a struggle. If this sounds familiar, then you’ll be happy to know that many...
“I Just Don’t Know What’s Going On Inside Their Head!”
How understanding your child’s brain can help you better communicate and enjoy parenting your child. Your child's brain develops rapidly in a dynamic process that takes a lot of input and interaction. By understanding just how that little brain is wired, you’ll be...
Busy Mum? Fun Ways to Engage with Your Kids
We all know that mums are busy. Do you find it challenging to have quality time with your young children? It’s not always easy to spend intentional, focused time with our children, especially when we have a seemingly endless chore list! However, the key is to make the...
Outside Play is Crucial for Emerging Readers and Writers
child who becomes a prolific reader and writer will be set-up for lifelong success. We are a homeschooling family, so we've had a front row seat to watch the emerging literacy with our oldest children. Early on, we...
Managing Technology in the Family
YouTube and YouTube Kids have now replaced TV as the chief source of entertainment for both kids and teens. This media juggernaut (which has over 300 videos uploaded to its platform every single minute!) has kids of all ages flocking to it and it has left many...
Resources
Parent Resources
Happy Families with Dr Jason Coulson
https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles
Maggie Dent: Author, Educator, Podcaster
https://www.maggiedent.com/blog/post-type/article/
Dr Dan Siegel: “Emotions are “Mentionable and Manageable”: The Mindset and Kindness of Mr Rogers’ Brain”
https://drdansiegel.com/
The Mindfulness Teacher: helpful videos and resources to combat overstimulation, anxiety and help children refocus in the classroom and at home. We love Bubble Bounce and The Body Scanner!
https://www.youtube.com/@TheMindfulnessTeacher/featured
Transitioning to School
https://education.nsw.gov.au/schooling/parents-and-carers/going-to-school/getting-ready-for-school/back-to-school-transitions/5-things-parents-can-do-to-make-school-transitions-easier
Official Websites
ACECQA: National Quality Framework
https://www.acecqa.gov.au/national-quality-framework
NHMRC: Staying Healthy in Early Childhood Education
https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/about-us/publications/staying-healthy-guidelines
Services Australia: Child Care Subsidy (CCS)
https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/child-care-subsidy
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