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News From Country Buddies Kinder

Yard Construction is in full swing!

Being Barefoot Benefits Brain Development

When Can Children Give up Napping?

Why Energetic Play Is So Important For Our Boys

"Making Up Games Is More Important Than You Think": Why Bluey Is A Font Of Parenting Wisdom

How to help heal trauma with your child.

When children experience abuse, abandonment, or other deep hurts, the adults in their lives may not know how to help them. Many people believe topics like psychological healing only belong to the professionals. But “professionals,” however helpful they may be, do not have enough time to impact children in the same way as those who are involved with them daily.This article is meant to help parents and caregivers support the children, adolescents, and even adults in their lives who are overcoming the damage caused by an abusive relationship or other types of trauma.

How Cooking Together Can Develop Mindfulness In Your KIds

Back To Nature: Children Reap Benefits Of Braving The Cold

"There is no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing."

Skills Your Child Needs Before School

Libraries: Why They're Good For Children

Library visits foster a love of books and reading. Your child can borrow books for free, go to story time and more.

Stop Telling Children They Need to Sit Still ~ Shona Hendley

The little wiggly worms and jumping beans are wiggly and jumping for an actual reason and developmentally it's near impossible for primary school and pre-school aged children to sit still.

Flu Vaccine 2019: How to Protect Yourself and Loved Ones this Flu Season

Family Rituals: What are they?

Family rituals make family members feel good and create a sense of identity, security and belonging. Even simple rituals like a song before bed can hold special meaning for children and families.

ALIA National Simultaneous Storytime 2019

Now In Its 19th Year!

The Importance of Outdoor Play in Winter

Starting Childcare? Your Little One Will Have Lots of Feelings About It All ~ Jenna Galley

Let’s face it, mums and dads. Waving goodbye to our little ones on that first day of childcare is thrilling and gut-wrenching.

Teaching Children About ANZAC Day

Prepare for Easter Camping with Kids ~ Ben Collaton

Development of the Immune System in Children ~ Rose Welton

Autism Speaks aims to create a more inclusive world for the 70 million people with autism through new World Autism Month efforts ~ www.autismspeaks.org

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Creating harmony in our world

Recent events in our corner of the world, have highlighted for me our responsibility as parents and educators to teach our children about cultural inclusion and equity for all.Our children are brought into the world knowing nothing but unconditional love and acceptance, both for themselves and others. It is up to us to consider messages that our children are receiving in our culture that is contrary to this basic way of being. Yesterday was Harmony day in Australia, a day to focus on and celebrate the multitude of cultures that make up our wonderful and diverse country. At kinder we have focused on some ways that we engage with and respond to different cultural celebrations, and we invite the opportunity to continue to examine the value and richness that diversity brings to our lives.

6 Ways Parents Can Help Kids Strike a Balance Between Screen Time and the Real World

Healthy Eating for Children

We are encouraging children at Country Buddies to Eat well this term! The Eat well message aims to promote:· Enjoying a wide variety of nutritious foods· Enjoying healthy snacks· Limiting sugary foods and sweets, especially between meals.

Dental care for children.

Dental care for children Tooth decay in children is on the rise in Australia, with more than half of all 6-year-olds having some decay in their baby or adult teeth. So it’s more important than ever to teach your child good oral health habits that will stay with them for life.Caring for children's teeth is importantIt is important to look after your child’s teeth from the moment they start teething. Keeping your child’s teeth and gums clean will protect against infection, cavities and pain. Decayed baby teeth can damage the permanent teeth underneath.If a child loses a tooth because of decay, it can cause crowding problems when their adult teeth come through later.

Benefits of Free Play

Is your child getting enough ‘free play’? Child-led free play – the unstructured time during which children can act out their fantasies, create their own rules, and explore the world at their own pace – profoundly benefits their early development. But here’s the thing: While experts agree that undirected play is vital, it is disappearing in favor of organized athletic, artistic, and academic activities. In moderation, these structured classes can be enriching, but ditching playtime all together comes at a cost to a child’s growth and wellbeing. As you consider and plan your child’s weekly routine, here are 43 vital reasons to prioritize and safeguard free play.

Happy Families with Dr. Justin Coulson ~ How To Turn Your Anger Around Without Yelling

Every parent has those days. The ones where your child has refused to get ready for school, thrown food at his brother and stomped on the dog’s tail. Or you ask, and ask again. And again. And AGAIN! And the kids just won’t listen… or if they listen, they won’t do as they’re told! When days like that happen – and they do – we can get so angry that we lash out. With smacking now being seen as less “acceptable”, the lashing out often takes the form of yelling.

2019 Calendar of Events

At Country Buddies we have a calendar of events planned to give a structure to our year, and to encourage us to celebrate and honour special and educational times of the year. We learn as a centre, and often use these days as an opportunity to raise funds and awareness of events and issues that effect Australian children and families.

10 easy indoor activities

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