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How is AI impacting our children’s education

Technologies like conversational AI and robotic process automation (RPA) are already implemented in education, but generative AI has the potential to make an even bigger impact.

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Developing a Company Wellbeing Strategy

Companies are struggling to keep their talented workers, and things like the "Great Resignation" and remote work options have made it easier for people to switch jobs.

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How Youth Sports Shape Strong Bodies, Sharp Minds, and Valuable Life Skills

Engaging in sport has numerous benefits for children, both physically and mentally. Physical activity allows children to develop important life skills, encourages teamwork, and sets them up for a healthy lifestyle in adulthood.

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Cooking Pancakes with Kids

Why not have fun with the kids in the kitchen with this easy pancake recipe? We guarantee it will results in smiles and satisfied tummies all around

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Spring Gardening with Kids

Gardening is the perfect activity on a warm, sunny day. Gardening teaches children where their food comes from and shows them it's possible to grow fruit and vegetables in their very own garden.

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How to choose the right teacher for your childcare centre

Every centre has unique needs, but generally, you’ll want to ensure the person you hire is aware of the local community, able to build positive relationships with children, parents, and staff alike - and knowledgeable about early years care and education.

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On-boarding new childcare staff

Creating a positive culture at your childcare centre or babysitting agency begins with onboarding of new staff. Childcare staff who have a positive onboarding experience are more likely to be happier while at work.

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Plan ahead for retaining and motivating childcare staff

In this article, we run down the most important aspects of planning ahead for retaining and motivating childcare staff in order to foster the most positive learning and care environment.

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How Quality Staff Benefit Your Early Childhood Business

Here, we look at how improving the skill set of your staff to create a high-value, effective team doesn't just result in better care for the children in your charge but also delivers a number of other benefits to your customers, business and the wider community.

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Characteristics and qualifications that make great childcare workers

There are particular characteristics and qualities you should look out for when employing a childcare worker to ensure the best possible experience for children while under their care.

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What Parents Can Do to Support Their Child's Friendships

Friends are a key part of any child's development, but parents need to play a role in order to ensure safe, successful friendships. Relationships with friends take on new meaning as a child grows and parents who take an active role in their child's early years can help lay some solid foundations.

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Why it’s so important for kids to get a good night’s sleep

Kids need sleep for good health and growth. Sleep is also vital for fighting against diseases in children and enabling them to concentrate on their daytime activities. In this article, we'll discuss why it's so important for kids to get a good night's sleep.

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Helping children feel good about themselves

There are a lot of strains on children growing up in today's world. Many have a hard time dealing with the isolation of covid and making friends. They might also struggle with things like schoolwork, and broken families. Here are some tips for how you can help children to feel good about themselves.

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How to position your company as a family-friendly place to work

Human resources departments around the globe have applied different strategies to attract top candidates, such as offering perks and employee benefits. Companies are adopting family-friendly policies to distinguish themselves in the fierce competition.

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Why providing family support services to your people improves employee satisfaction

Achieving a work-life balance can be difficult for anyone but especially those with families and young children. You may notice that employees underperform when juggling family responsibilities and a busy work schedule on top of a busy home life schedule.

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How to help your children cope with COVID stress

‌Children and teenagers respond, in part, as a result of what they observe from the people in their lives. When parents and carers approach COVID-19 with assurance and levelheadedness, they can best help their children.

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The benefits of dance for young children

Dancing can be a fun source of exercise for children of all ages and is proven to produce various benefits to mental, physical, and cognitive health and development.

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How Learning an Instrument Benefits Your Child

Being exposed to music (especially learning an instrument) has nearly countless benefits for growing children. When your child actively participates in music lessons, here are some of the key benefits they will gain.

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How team sports help children develop social skills

When children develop skills in effective communication, self-discipline, and teamwork, they're more likely to make a successful transition into adulthood. Team sports equip children with the skills needed to cope with the daily demands of life. Additionally, they're known to instil values of collaboration, determination, and allow students to identify the strengths of others in team settings. Children's local team sports aim to foster principles of teamwork, fair play, verbal and non-verb

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Soccer training drills to help your kids train at home

Soccer is a sport that helps kids maintain cardiovascular health, while increasing coordination, muscle strength, flexibility, and self-confidence. By regularly training outside the field or at home, children can correct their technique.

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How to help your children cope with sibling rivalry

For parents with more than one child, sibling rivalry is a development they would rather not experience. That visualisation of a harmonious relationship between kids filled with bantering and laughter can appear to be a 'hoax' when the screaming and shouting occur. Don't despair. You're not alone.

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How to raise a confident child

Raising a confident child may involve the parents, teachers and caregivers, including the nanny and babysitter. Children learn by watching those around them. To ensure positive and polite behaviour, including confidence, the actions of the child’s caregivers are of utmost importance.

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The importance of positive discipline

Positive discipline is a way of teaching children that is based on the concept “there are no bad children, just bad behaviours”. It treats children as an actor with the ability to use their personal power to influence the world around them and shapes them to do so with respect and empathy.

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Homemade slime – simple activities to do with the nanny or babysitter

Sometimes when babysitting or working as a nanny, it is natural to run out of stimulating, fun and educational ways to entertain children. If this sounds familiar, or there is a need to add a new activity to the “kit” when children are with the babysitter, why not try making homemade slime?

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Why boredom can be good for your child

You might think it's good for your child to be stimulated all the time because they're having fun, and you never have to hear the dreaded phrase 'I'm bored'. However, research suggests that boredom, or at least quiet time or inactivity, is actually good for your child. Here's why.

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Helpful tips and advice

How is AI impacting our children’s education

Developing a Company Wellbeing Strategy

How Youth Sports Shape Strong Bodies, Sharp Minds, and Valuable Life Skills

Cooking Pancakes with Kids

Spring Gardening with Kids

How to choose the right teacher for your childcare centre

On-boarding new childcare staff

Plan ahead for retaining and motivating childcare staff

How Quality Staff Benefit Your Early Childhood Business

Characteristics and qualifications that make great childcare workers

What Parents Can Do to Support Their Child's Friendships

Why it’s so important for kids to get a good night’s sleep

Helping children feel good about themselves

How to position your company as a family-friendly place to work

Why providing family support services to your people improves employee satisfaction

How to help your children cope with COVID stress

The benefits of dance for young children

How Learning an Instrument Benefits Your Child

How team sports help children develop social skills

Soccer training drills to help your kids train at home

How to help your children cope with sibling rivalry

How to raise a confident child

The importance of positive discipline

Homemade slime – simple activities to do with the nanny or babysitter

Why boredom can be good for your child

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