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How Can We Help Children Be Creators, Not Just Watchers?
Helping our children be creators, not just watchers, starts with giving them time, space, and…
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Learning to move and moving to learn
We don’t just believe in the power of movement at Kindercare; we build our curriculum…
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Loose parts and the wow factor of passive toys
‘Loose parts’ are seemingly simple objects that offer the richest of play opportunities for our…
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A basket of books grows the brain!
Reading with your child can start from birth. It builds connection, because it is a…
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Dealing With Disappointment— With and Without Us
Disappointment is a BIG feeling, and one our young children experience, often. Life is full…
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Praising and the art of giving feedback – actions speak louder than words
As parents and carers, there are some things we do that we think are ‘right’…
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Building Resilience In Children — From Surviving To Thriving
As our tamariki go through (and grow through) life, there are going to be ups…
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Doing the Juggle — filling tanks, building relationships, working and responding to the needs of whānau
Parenting has often been described as a ‘juggle’—of tasks, needs and responsibilities. How can we…
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Separation Anxiety
Separation anxiety is a very normal part of our young children’s development. And some children…
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