Little Mitcham Family Daycare

Another great information forum provided by Whitehorse

Body Confident Children & Teens Supporting body confidence and healthy relationships with food and exercise in young people.

Excellence in Family Day Care Awards Nominations are now open in the 2021 Excellence in Family Day Care Awards!

Dear Little Boys webinar with Maggie Dent Giving boys a great start in early childhood for anyone living or working with boys birth - 6

A good list of books here

17 Books About Consent And Bodily Autonomy For Kids And Teens “As consent conversations have increased in society, so have the number and variety of children’s books.”

I am such a big believer in this! Even if it’s the same book over, and over, and over...

PARENTS - TAKE THE TIME TO READ WITH YOUR CHILD WONDERFUL BOOKS EVERY DAY AND OR NIGHT - as this is the single biggest predictor of high academic achievement.

Via Joy in the Journey

Building your Child's Self Esteem FREE online information session Start School Strong is offering this information session for mums, dads, carers and grandparents with children up to the age of 6 years.

Raising Boys*Steve Biddulph*ONLINE EVENT Manningham Council Steve's world famous talk, covering boys of all ages from baby to young adult. How to raise sons who are kind, confident, and safe. Boys and school. The importance of dads. What single mums can do. Testosterone. The 3 Stages of boyhood and how to have them go smoothly. Boys and housework, and much m...

How great does this look!? Something fun and helpful for our picky little eaters and adventurous ones.

I’ve got some big news for you! This is something I’ve been working on for a while now, and I’m so excited to finally be able to tell you all about it. Allow me to introduce two new friends of mine: Their names are Waffles and Mochi. And on March 16, we’ll be launching a new children’s show on Netflix called Waffles + Mochi. It’s all about good food: discovering it, cooking it, and of course, eating it. These two will take us on adventures all around the world to explore new ingredients and try out new recipes. Kids will love it, but I know that adults will also get plenty of laughs—and some tips for the kitchen.

In many ways, this show is an extension of my work to support children’s health as First Lady—and to be quite honest, I wish a program like this had been around when my girls were young. I also know that this is a difficult time for so many families, and I’m hopeful that this delightful show can bring a bit of light and laughter to homes around the world. That’s why as part of the show’s commitment to helping families during the pandemic, we’re working with our partners at Partnership for a Healthier America to get fresh ingredients to families in need across the country so they can cook together at home.

So that’s what is all about. I can’t wait for you and your children to join us on our adventures on March 16. 💕

Something I’ve spoken about quite a few times with families. Some good information here.

⁣Parents often report the "after school meltdown"- kids either come home extremely volatile and emotional, or become quiet and withdrawn. Why does this happen?⠀
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Firstly, the social and behavioural expectations of kids are far greater at school than they are at home. Kids have to use a lot of energy and resources to pay attention, follow directions, sit still, retain information, manage friendships, please their teacher...the list goes on. When it comes time to head home, it can be challenging for kids to conjure up the same amount of resources required to keep it together.⠀⠀
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Secondly, they've had to manage all of this without their comfort person, their primary attachment figure - their parent/caregiver. This means that once school has finished, they may feel frustrated by the fact that they were left to deal with 6-7 hours of some pretty tough stuff on their own.⠀
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Thirdly, they feel like they can melt down at home with their caregivers, because this is their comfort zone, where they know that they are safe, supported and loved. No matter how big the meltdown, they know that their special big person will be there to pick up the pieces.

How can you help a child experiencing the "after-school restraint collapse"?⠀⠀⠀
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• Spend an extra 5-10 mins with them before school⠀
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• Send them to school with notes in their lunchbox, a picture of you, or a toy that reminds them of you⠀
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• Instead of focusing on the goodbye, and telling them all of the fun things they will do that day, redirect their attention to your next hello, e.g. “Have a great day – when I pick you up, shall we go to the park or library?”⠀
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• Give them time to relax and have a snack after school, before asking them about their day⠀
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• Engage in physical activity when you get home⠀
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• Have some down time before doing homework (if your school gives homework...)⠀
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• Offer understanding and empathy, rather than punishment/discipline for any unwanted behaviour⠀
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Respond as best you can with the resources you have.