For a childcare educator, the first day of the new year at a childcare centre is focused entirely on the children, as they spend what for many of them is their first time away from mum and dad ever. But how often do you think about the parents? Separation anxiety cuts both ways… make no [...]
In a survey conducted by the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA), around 35 per cent of community and personal service worker – which includes childcare educators – were very satisfied with their job overall. The survey result is such a great news for one of Australia’s fastest-growing industries: childcare. This is also [...]
The world, as beautiful and as wonderful as it is, can also be a big and scary place for our kids. That’s what parents often think when their children are off to a new environment or new setting. It’s normal for parents to have such a reaction. After all, they were once kids themselves. And [...]
Learning is a never-ending process. At an early age, we start learning things from our parents, who are our first teachers. As we start growing, we encounter new people, environments, and situations that can influence our growth and wellbeing. In addition to these new factors, formal education also greatly influences a growing child, particularly [...]