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Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset There are two types of mindsets we can cultivate. One that embraces problems as opportunities to learn, and one that avoids them, often out of fear to fail. ...

Lay the foundation for your children about online safety 💻

Talking to young children about online safety lays the foundation for safer online experiences as they grow older.

Check out eSafety Commissioner's online safety booklet for under 5s: https://brnw.ch/21wQJXY

🚀 Is it time to take some BIG steps into the wonderful world of learning and fun education?🌟
We are taking enrolments now and have limited places remaining for 2025 and 2026. We have engaging programs and a caring team. Your child's path to fun learning excels from here! 🌍📚

Contact us to arrange an enrollment tour
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Keeping our little ones COOL 😎 in summer

Children can become unwell quickly in hot weather ☀🌡

Learn to manage risks effectively to keep children safe: https://brnw.ch/21wQvil

We’d like to wish our lovely families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We thank you for your ongoing trust and support and look forward to working with you again in 2025! We’d also like to wish our Class of 2024 all the very best in their schooling journey next year. With love, Samia and the Small Steps team.

New safety and information mandatory standards for infant sleep products were introduced on 18 July 2024.
Suppliers have 18 months to comply with their new obligations.

For household cots and folding cots, suppliers can continue to comply with the existing mandatory standards during the transition period.
Suppliers must comply with the new standards from 19 January 2026.

Product Safety Australia has more information: https://www.productsafety.gov.au/business/search-mandatory-standards/infant-sleep-products-mandatory-standards

There's a very important difference between "surprises" (like a birthday party or holiday gift) and the "don't tell your mom/dad" secret. The latter triangulates/confuses a child's loyalty and contributes to grooming. Know the difference.

There are seemingly small and simple phrases we use as parents that either empower or disempower children. Our words matter, and this is one of many reasons why shifting from punishment to positive parenting is so impactful.

To learn 14 other common parenting phrases to avoid, and why, join our email list here:

https://genmindful.com/pages/join-our-community

Are you concerned about your child’s speech? Read this article for some helpful tips.

Speech (sound) disorders Most young children make mistakes with speech. Some mistakes can be signs of speech disorders or speech sound disorders. It’s good to get professional help.

High quality early childhood education and care gives children the best start in life. It provides important opportunities to learn and develop. Early childhood education and care can help your child make friends, develop independence and learn new routines. It also supports their transition to school.

Families have an extremely important ongoing influence on children’s development, and community and service environments play key roles in supporting children and families during critical periods of development. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3yVjrUI

Did you know that hot food and drinks are the most common cause of burns and scalds in children?

To reduce the risk of injury in your household, try incorporating these burn and scald safety steps:
• Place all hot beverages up high and away from children.
• Never hold a baby while consuming a hot drink.
• Try using a reusable coffee mug as the lid opening is much smaller than
• a mug

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🍎🥕🍌Winter has arrived and fruit and vegetables including apples, mandarins, carrots, potatoes and beetroots are now in season. Buying seasonal produce means that you are enjoying this foods when they are at their best. They are also cheaper and will save you money at the checkout.

🥬For winter fruit and vegetable recipes, visit: https://www.cancercouncil.com.au/news/winter-fruit-vegetables/

Join the Small Steps family and embark on a journey of lifelong learning. We have been providing early childhood education and care to children aged birth to 6 for over 25 years.

Schedule a tour today and discover why we're the most trusted early childhood education partner in the Fairfield community.

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