Early Childhood Early Intervention Service
Recently, I attended a seminar regarding families getting help for children without a diagnosis through NDIS. Uniting Care is the Early Childhood Partner for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in the Robina service area, which includes the Gold Coast
Make Play Everyday
Simple everyday moments help your child grow. The new Make Play Everyday campaign recognises that parents and families play a major role in their child’s ongoing learning. Through a series of short videos, articles and tips, we show parents how existing
Why do kids lie, and is it normal?
Children typically begin lying in the preschool years, between two and four years of age. These intentional attempts at deception may worry parents, who fear their child will become a pint-sized social deviant. But from a developmental perspective, lying in young
DIY Mother’s Day Handprint Tote
Bonny Babes Child Care Centre is sharing this fun activity for you to try at home with your child just in time for Mother’s Day. We understand that keeping children entertained while they are at home can be a difficult
Who needs finger painting? Gold Coast toddlers use green thumbs to battle blues and grow lunch
A GARDENING program at local child care centres is more than just a fun activity for youngsters — it’s also helping prevent anxiety and depression. Bonny Babes Childcare Centres owner Bonnie Fraser said gardening was introduced many years ago to help
Early learning at kindy
As kids grow, they are learning through every experience. Talking and playing with families in their first years allows little ones to start learning at home, and kindy programs help them to get ready for school. At kindy, qualified early childhood educators
Let’s get moving: physical development – Early Years Count
From kicking and squirming, to holding objects, crawling and standing, the development of fine and gross motor skills starts in the early years. Fine motor refers to small muscles groups, including hands, wrists, fingers, feet and toes. Gross motor skills are to do with