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Child Care News for Parents & Carers
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February 24, 2021
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Welcome, this week the author of Smart Mothering, Dr Natalie Flynn, explains how to stay calm and connected as we raise our children, nourish our relationships and look after ourselves. Also new research from the Telethon Institute on why measures of school readiness may need to be reconsidered.
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Expert tips to help parents stay calm and connected
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Dr Natalie Flynn knows a thing or two about parenting. She's a registered clinical psychologist, mum of three, professional speaker, and author of the research-based parenting book, Smart Mothering.
Here, Dr Flynn shares her expertise to help us stay calm and connected as we raise our children, nourish our relationships and look after ourselves, as well.
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Interesting research around school readiness
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The preschool year has begun, and as we move through 2021, many parents will be looking for signs that their child is ready to start school in 2022.
A child's thinking and language skills, emotional maturity and physical health are all used to determine their preparedness for big school, but new research suggests that these individual capacities shouldn’t be the only focus.
A Telethon Kids Institute study says that a child's home life and local community should also be considered when deciding if they're ready for school – and whether they need extra support once they get there.
Here, we look at school readiness, and the study, in more detail.
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