Quality Child Minding

Sunday evening warming dinners of simple comforts 😋
What’s on your plate tonight?

Sunday’s
Children belong in nature .

Instead of asking yourself …
“How can I keep my child busy”.?
Try asking
💡What can I prepare so my child can
engage independently .

It may mean setting up an inviting space with open ended materials,
(Silicon cups, stainless steel spoons, wooden rings, scarves) , involving children in everyday life activities such as gardening, simple food exploration or allowing them time to observe, wonder and follow their own interest.
Perhaps, allowing them time to sit in boredom, finding their own stimulation-is part of how children develop their ability to self -direct and focus, both of which are important life skills for children to develop.
Even infant Lucia here is engaging in close supervised uninterrupted play and exploration through discovering her body-how it moves, looks, feels in a safe and comfortable environment with not much at all.

Despite all the noise in the world, trying to sell us different ways to ‘entertain’ our children. The truth is children are not empty vessels, waiting to be filled up !
They are naturally curious, capable citizens who are driven to engage in their environment.

Happy Friday peeps!

Some of the best things we can offer our children that don’t cost anything is
TIME
SPACE
And a little less INTERFERENCE 🩵

Magic happens when children are just allowed to play !

No instructions, No rush, Just Curiosity
Leading the way

No adult directing it, Just children finding each other

Gather Build Solve Imagine

This is Free Uninterrupted Play
It’s socialisation
In its most natural form
Development, Confidence, Resilience and real life learning unfolding naturally !

Who said children need ‘Childcare’ for socialisation 😂😳!

Meaningful calm slow bedtime Rituals.
Children taking time to observe and reflect , taking it all in 💭
we offer children uninterrupted time to just be.

Can be such a meaningful, beneficial moment .

(Of course we are not far away for quality supervision practices…. I’m here close by if you would like to check in …. When you are ready .
On Gregory Place

Time for tea 🫖
Emotional Coaching
A powerful Parenting Tool

Want to boost your child’s emotional intelligence ?
Instead of dismissing their feelings, acknowledge and guide your children through their emotions.
Try
💡 When your child is upset, say ‘ I see your
feeling angry, let’s talk about what’s making
you feel this way.
💡 Then offer solutions together
This helps children to process their
emotions constructively.

💡Offering drawing to our citizens is a useful
tool for children to express their thoughts
and feelings.

This week…..
Don’t tell your children to be careful

“Be Safe” is a vague term.
we are all about specifics.

Was climbing up the slide backwards
safe ?
It sure was, until the child got hurt.
An accident might happen the first time or never, but young children don’t understand how to analyse whether or not something is “safe” the way adults do when they give instructions.

Children respond to concrete instructions
Try …
🛝 “Look, where your hands and feet are
going”. This encourages focus on
their actions and surroundings
🏍️ “Is that stable or secure”?
A simple way to prompt them to
assess their environment.
🛝 “ Take your Time” or go slow .
A gentle reminder to slow down and
approach things with care.
🏍️ “Notice where your stepping or
placing your hands”. Helps children
Identify potential hazards and make
thoughtful choices

The goal is to offer children guidance that helps them to develop their own sense of awareness and decision making .
With these phrases you’re empowering your child to think critically, build independence and navigate challenges with confidence.

Remember,
It’s during everyday life experiences that children learn and develop skills when given the time and opportunity.

You’re not just protecting them in the moment .
-Your equipping them with habits that build their awareness that they will use their whole life.

Did You Know…. ?
you won’t hear us say “Good Job” when working alongside children.

Why ?
You ask,
“Good Job” is simply our judgment. I think what you did was good.
It doesn’t tell the child much about what they actually did.

Instead, we can notice
“You spent a lot of time on that painting, I see you used a lot of green”.

“You put your shoes on all by yourself”

“I see that you hung your coat on a really tall hook”

“That looked hard, but you kept trying ”

“You mashed the whole banana”

“You have really strong arms and legs”

These words have meaning, they tell our children, I see you, I see your effort, I see what you did and I hear you.

“Good Job” is easy. Taking the time to be really present and responsive to children’s cues and noticing is much more meaningful and effective in regards to building early confidence and resilience.

What are some ways you give true feedback to your children ?

How are you moving in nature today ?
Feeling unbound and free.
Closely observing children embrace nature and yoga reminds us of the pure joy in allowing children to just ‘be’ and be themselves .
Celebrate their freedom to slow down, explore, express and connect with the world around them .

No ‘toys’ needed !


Ready to give your Child the opportunity they deserve to slow down and be one amongst nature ?

Book a spot with us today
on 0400 308 133

Before age one Infants bond through You
Not peers.
we truly believe the most important people in your child’s lives are :
-YOU
-FAMILY
-RELATIVES
-NEIGHBOURS
-FRIENDS
-FAMILY PETS

The Connection’s and Interactions your infant makes with you and those most important and closest to you are going to be the most valuable and beneficial for your children to learn and build meaningful relationships and skills alongside.
When children feel safe and secure, most comfortable and familiar in their environment and circle ⭕️
Their emotional wellbeing is positive, which minimises any sense of abandonment, stress, overwhelm or anxiety, allowing these skills and outcomes to organically develop and evolve.

Talk to us about how we can nurture your child’s positive emotional wellbeing and learning at home.
Call us on 0400 308 133 today !