It can be a source of much frustration to children if they have the language abilities to formulate thoughts but not the speech skills to articulate these thoughts. If your child seems to be able to make complex sentences that express their desires but can only be understood part of the time, it can be time to look at how to improve their articulation. Here are some things you can do as a parent.
22 January 2016
If your child identifies with a different gender than the one he or she was assigned at birth, your child may be considered transgender. Being a transgendered person can be challenging in a lot of ways, and if you want to support your child, you need to choose his or her daycare carefully. Here are some of the qualities to keep in mind when choosing a daycare like Hopscotch Boambee for your transgendered child:
21 August 2015
For a growing number of families, one or more of the children's parents or carers identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transexual or genderqueer. It is important for those families to find a child care centre that is open and welcoming. Here are some ways to ensure that your centre is as inclusive as possible. Reading materials Be sure to include books that show families of all compositions, not just a nuclear family.
21 August 2015
As a child care educator you are often looking for new themes for learning-through-play at activities in your centre. For children in a childcare environment, clouds can be a great way to explore the creativity, encourage observation and start some (very early) scientific observations. Here are some learning ideas that you can use for children of all ages. Babies Try creating cloud artwork with the babies by gluing cotton buds inside the outline of a cloud.
31 July 2015
If you have been lucky enough to take a few years off work to care for your child, your child may not have had much opportunity to be apart from you. Your child may feel nervous about being separated from you, particularly for long periods of time. This can pose a difficulty if you need to return to work and your child must go to preschool or daycare. However, there are a few steps you can take to ensure the transition to preschool is as peaceful as possible.
22 July 2015
