Parenting -- Head lice
Head lice is common among tamariki three to 11 years old. It occurs when small bugs get onto your child's hair and lay eggs on their...
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Rising Stars Early Childcare Centre
- Oct 28
- 5 min
Parenting -- Internet safety: children 2-5 years
Key points There are 4 kinds of internet safety risks for young children – content, contact, conduct and contract. Talking with children...
Rising Stars Early Learning Centre
- Oct 21
- 3 min
Parenting -- Reading activities: children 2-6 years
Key points Reading and storytelling helps your child’s development in many ways. Start with picture books that have rhyme and rhythm or...
Rising Stars Early Learning Centre
- Oct 14
- 3 min
Parenting -- Screen time and digital technology use for children 2-5 years: tips for balance
Key points Screen time and digital technology use can be part of a healthy lifestyle when balanced with other activities. Activities that...
Rising Stars Early Childcare Centre
- Oct 2
- 3 min
Parenting -- Child safety at home (2)
Furniture safety Children can be seriously injured if furniture tips and falls on top of them. Here are ways to reduce the risk of this...
Rising Stars Early Learning Centre
- Sep 9
- 2 min
Parenting -- Child safety at home (1)
Key points Home safety is about supervision in safe environments. Children also need to learn what is and isn’t safe. You can do a lot to...
Rising Stars Early Learning Centre
- Aug 7
- 4 min
Parenting -- Pestering: how to respond
Key points Pestering is when children repeatedly ask for things in a challenging way. Reduce pestering by making sure children know what...
Rising Stars Early Learning Centre
- Jul 30
- 3 min
Parenting -- Family routines: how and why they work
Key points Daily routines help family life run smoothly. They also help families enjoy more time together. Routines help children feel...
Rising Stars Early Learning Centre
- Jul 8
- 3 min
Parenting -- Messy eating
Key points Messy eating is a typical part of children’s development. Messy eating develops fine motor skills and helps children learn...
Rising Stars Early Learning Centre
- Jul 1
- 3 min
Parenting -- Cooking activities for kids: 3-6 years
Key points Cooking helps kids learn skills. It’s also a great way to spend time with your child. For cooking with kids, you need simple...
Rising Stars Early Learning Centre
- Jun 17
- 1 min
Parenting -- Baby and toddler cues: in pictures
Baby cues: ‘I want attention’ Eye contact is one way your baby tells you they want your attention. Your baby might turn their head, look...
Rising Stars Early Learning Centre
- Jun 10
- 1 min
Burns and scalds first aid
Burns and scalds: what to do A burn is an injury to the skin that happens from touching something hot. Scalds are burns from hot liquids...
Rising Stars Early Learning Centre
- Jun 2
- 4 min
Parenting -- New baby: helping toddlers and preschoolers adjust
Key points When a new baby arrives, young children often feel excited but also left out. Children might express their feelings about new...
Rising Stars Early Learning Centre
- May 26
- 3 min
Parenting --Children learning to feed themselves
Key points Children learning to feed themselves are developing independence, fine motor skills and food awareness. Start your child with...
Rising Stars Early Learning Centre
- May 21
- 4 min
Parenting -- Toilet training: a practical guide (2)
Getting started with toilet training It’s best to start toilet training when you have no big changes coming up in your family life....
Rising Stars Early Learning Centre
- May 8
- 2 min
Parenting -- Toilet training: a practical guide (1)
Key points Children might be ready for toilet training if they have dry nappies for 2 or more hours, know about poos and wees, and can...
Rising Stars Early Childcare Centre
- Apr 27
- 3 min
Parenting -- Dental care for preschoolers
Key points Children should have regular dental check-ups every 6-12 months. To prevent tooth decay, brush teeth twice a day and avoid...
Rising Stars Early Childcare Centre
- Apr 8
- 4 min
Parenting -- Mental health for babies and toddlers (2)
Relationships and good mental health for babies and toddlers A warm and responsive relationship with you directly and positively affects...
Rising Stars Early Childcare Centre
- Mar 31
- 3 min
Parenting -- Mental health for babies and toddlers (1)
Key points Good mental health is important for baby and toddler development and wellbeing. You can lay the foundations for good mental...
Rising Stars Early Childcare Centre
- Mar 28
- 3 min
Parenting -- Ourdoor Play (2)
Outdoor play for different ages Outdoor play helps babies learn about different surroundings and feel more comfortable with the world...
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