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Early Childhood Education and Care News
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March 3, 2020
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Kia ora, this week new research from the Sleep/Wake Research Centre at Massey University reveals significant differences in sleep quality among preschoolers that could be attributable to socioeconomic factors. Also, the importance of educator self care.
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Supporting children to sleep well
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Ethnic and socioeconomic inequities in sleep health are evident by the time children are three, according to new research by the Sleep/Wake Research Centre at Massey University.
Research officer Dr Diane Muller recently completed a PhD analysing preschoolers' sleep and found significant differences in the quality and amount of sleep among young children. With ethnicity and socioeconomic deprivation identified as key determining factors.
"The reality is inequities in sleep health parallel what we see in broader aspects of child health and wellbeing," said Dr Muller. "We have families in this country that are really disadvantaged and that shows through even in the sleep of children."
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Work can be stressful - Self care 101
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With 2020 in full swing and many New Year resolutions gathering dust it's a great time to check-in on the wellbeing of your team members and implement some self-care initiatives.
Working in early childhood education and care brings many rewards and responsibilities but there are also challenges and difficulties to overcome. The highly physical and psychologically demanding nature of working with children means it's easy to become tired, stressed and overwhelmed.
This can quickly lead to reduced performance, increased absenteeism and high staff turnover as well as low morale and motivation.
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