Why Sleep is Important
Why is a good night’s rest important for children? Sleep is essential for growth, immunity, learning and memory and is important for helping a child heal and recover. Healthy sleep means a good quantity and quality of sleep, with regular sleep routines. What happens if my child doesn’t get enough sleep? A child who does […]
What is too much screen time?
If you’re a parent, you’re probably well aware of the pull that the iPad presents. Screens are everywhere and, the reality is, short of an across-the-board ban on devices, there has to be a technology halfway point to encourage healthy iPad use. By using screens with intent and putting in boundaries, screen time can be […]
Early Childhood Intervention
Early childhood intervention is all about giving children with developmental delay or disability, and their families, supports to enable the child to have the best possible start in life. Through early childhood intervention, infants, and young children as well as their families, can get specialised supports and services. These services aim to promote the: Child’s development […]
Family Meals.. why do they matter?
Today’s busy lifestyle can make eating together a challenge, but it’s worth the effort it takes. There are nutrition, health, social, and mental benefits to eating with others. Here are some tips and strategies to help you get started. The family dinner table, after all, is where children learn manners, converse and interact with grownups, […]
Kindergarten Information Night
Does your child turn 3 or 4 before April 30, 3023? Your child is welcome to join our 3 or 4 year old Kindergarten curriculum. Our Kindergarten program is delivered by a team of professional early childhood Teachers and educators who will guide your child on their learning journey through our curriculum that is flexible and […]
Toddlers and their unpredictable behaviour..
Toddlers do the most adorable things: Give unexpected hugs, squeal with laughter, and cuddle up to you when they’re tired. But as any parent of a toddler will tell you, they also do some not-so-adorable things, like kick, scream … or bite. Biting is very common in early childhood. Babies and toddlers bite for a […]
Wood Workshop with Jim
On Thursday the children from our 3 and 4 year old Kindergarten participated in a woodwork incursion. The children were eager to discover just how wood is sourced and how many living things use our native trees for their homes, food and natural habitat. Firstly, we discussed safety with tools, the names of different tools […]
Helpful tips for families
Dummies – do you love them or loathe them (or a bit of both)? Regardless, dummies are popular with many families as a way of soothing unsettled babies, and are often a comfort for toddlers when experiencing separation anxiety from families. As a guide, dummies can be offered from birth if your child is bottle-fed. For breastfed […]
Connecting through culture and community
Acknowledgment of Country is a special and important way to show respect and value the sharing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. At Inspired we understand the importance of belonging, which helps create a connection to place, family, community and culture. An Acknowledgement of Country shows that we value belonging and the people, places, resources, traditions, […]
Challenging Behaviour in the Early Years
Young children experience a range of emotions and express themselves in many different ways. It’s normal for toddlers and young children to display challenging behaviour in their early years. Some behaviours that families commonly find challenging include: defiance (e.g. refusing to follow your requests) fussiness (e.g. refusal to eat certain foods or wear certain clothes) […]
