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This One Thing is the Answer to a Good Life

Desiree Papaleo — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 02:50:16 +0000

This One Thing is the Answer to a Good Life From a young age, society tells us we need certain material things to be successful, to lead ‘the good life.’ To obtain the dream home, the respected career, the luxury vehicles, we need to constantly work harder, push harder, be more. Truth be told, ‘the good life’ for many people means being caught in a vicious cycle of crazy-business. The question then becomes, what really […]

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Help kids cope with disappointment & build resilience

Desiree Papaleo — Tue, 14 Sep 2021 03:41:44 +0000

HELP KIDS COPE WITH DISAPPOINTMENT & BUILD RESILIENCE Empathise first – We all experience disappointment at times and we tend to reach for our most trusted resources when we do. Remember that your child is coming to you because she needs empathy and understanding, not a rock-solid coping plan. Children respond to disappointment in different ways, and there’s no perfect response to these negative emotions. Some might immediately erupt into tantrums while others become silent, […]

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Grounding Technique

Desiree Papaleo — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 04:44:44 +0000

Grounding Technique Whether someone is having a panic attack, experiencing a high level of anxiety or is struggling to fall asleep, finding a way to ease the mind and return to a place of calmness and clarity can be extremely difficult to achieve. That’s why mindfulness/grounding techniques are so important, because they can help someone achieve just that – no matter their current mental state. The 5 – 4 – 3 – 2 – 1 […]

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Six important tools to raise body positive children

Desiree Papaleo — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 04:43:21 +0000

Six important tools to raise body positive children In prior decades, body image issues usually didn’t hit the scene until kids reached adolescence. But thanks to social media, and our culture’s relentless pursuit of thinness, we now have to find creative ways to teach young children how to develop healthy body images. Before I dive into some practical tips to help kids improve body image, I want to first diminish any shame that you might be […]

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Language, Literacy & Numeracy

Desiree Papaleo — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 05:13:33 +0000

Language, Literacy & Numeracy “Literacy is the capacity, confidence and disposition to use language in all its forms. Literacy incorporates a range of modes of communication including music, movement, dance, storytelling, visual arts, media and drama, as well as talking, listening, viewing, reading and writing. Contemporary texts include electronic and print based media. In an increasingly technological world, the ability to critically analyse texts is a key component of literacy. Children benefit from opportunities to […]

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Types of play as your child grows

Desiree Papaleo — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 05:01:37 +0000

Types of Play as your child grows Children love to play because it’s fun—but it’s also vital to a child’s healthy development. In fact, during play, children learn and practice key social, cognitive, organisational, physical, and emotional skills, including creativity, imagination, and problem-solving. The benefits of play are progressive in nature, meaning that the skills kids develop during their fun and games build upon each other. Seemingly simple activities like rolling a ball back and […]

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Summer Staycation

Desiree Papaleo — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 06:34:30 +0000

Summer Staycation Have your usual summer holiday plans changed? Wondering what to do over the break? Perhaps 2020 is the year of the Staycation? Did you know: Most people who decide to staycation are happy they did. Think about it this way: When is everyone home without somewhere obligatory to rush off to? Almost never! Staycations let families enjoy time off without packing suitcases. They usually involve day trips to local places, attending events, or […]

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Transition to School

Desiree Papaleo — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 04:09:29 +0000

Transition to School A positive start to school is important and depends on everyone working together to make it happen – family, community, early childhood service and the school team. Many states have now given the go ahead for school orientation to commence/resume in Term 4 assuming correct COVID safety guidelines are followed. The pandemic this year has most likely changed your child’s final year of pre-school and prep for big school and this may […]

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Tips for a great morning drop-off

Desiree Papaleo — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 04:07:11 +0000

Tips for a great drop-off each morning Every parent with children in care is familiar with the fact that drop off can be a daunting and often distressing process for parents and children alike. Check out our quick tips and hints to make this process a little easier for everyone! Foster excitement about coming to Wantirna South ELC. Ensure you have packed your child’s drink bottle, spare clothes, hat and comforter. These familiar items help […]

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Baby & Toddler Sleep

Desiree Papaleo — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 03:42:58 +0000

Baby & Toddler Sleep Dr Fallon Cook, Founder, Melbourne Infant Sleep Baby sleep problems are very common – around 75% of parents report that they have difficulties with their baby’s sleep during the first year. For some these sleep difficulties pass, but for others they persist into toddlerhood and sometimes right across childhood too. Given the importance of sleep for healthy child development and parent mental health, it’s important to seek help if sleep difficulties […]

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