Parenting Tips & Advice

Play dough recipe

January 30th, 2009

Play dough is a great activity for children and parents of all ages. Ingredients 2 cups flour 1/2 cup salt 2 tablespoons cooking oil 2 tablespoons cream of tartar 2 cups boiling water 1 teaspoon food colouring Mix all dry ingredients, add oil and boiling water with food colouring, mix well. Store in an airtight [...]

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How young people learn

January 23rd, 2009

Everyone learns best when they can select their particular area of interest. Research shows that young children learn best by exploring, trying things out, finding out what works and what doesn’t. Young children learn best through playing in an environment created for their learning were their interests are supported rather than just having information “told [...]

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How to help your child settle into kindergarten

January 16th, 2009

Young children react in various ways to starting kindergarten; even some of the most confident children take a while to become used to the new environment. The first day Be prepare to stay and help settle your child Some children take several visits to kindergarten before they feel comfortable enough to stay on their own. [...]

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