Childrenâs behaviour âŠ. One of the worldâs most interesting phenomenon. It has been researched for decades and many âcausesâ  have been identified, parenting styles have changed however more and more children are displaying âchallenging behavioursâ which require medical attention and/or support. But have we got it wrong? Are we looking at … [Read more...]
Extending childrenâs thinking through open-ended questions
Open-ended questions (those commonly starting with what, why, how) are often used in early childhood as a way to support and facilitate thinking and discussions with children. While these are more effective than a closed question usually resulting in a yes/no answer⊠open ended questions, I feel could be better⊠even more effective hence promoting … [Read more...]
Supporting Protective Behaviours in Young Children
According to Australian Government (FAHCSIA) âProtective behavioursâ refers to a proactive and empowering set of preventative and adaptable living skills that enable people to develop workable strategies to better help them preserve their physical and emotional safety in unsafe, or potentially unsafe situationsâ Consider this statement in the … [Read more...]