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Child Care News for Parents & Carers
April 3, 2019 |
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Welcome, the sole mission of CareforKids.co.nz is to help parents source and secure child care when and where they need it and this week we consider some of the amazing benefits children gain from being in a high quality early learning service. Also, the emerging field of epigenetics.
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What outcomes to expect from early childhood education
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There's no doubt that high quality early childhood education (ECE) provides an enriching start to your child's life.
As well as teaching youngsters new skills and expanding on what they've already learnt, ECE services and kōhanga reo also build a strong foundation for their future success - arming your child with the skills, knowledge and confidence to help them become lifelong learners.
With this in mind, here are some early learning outcomes that you can expect when you put your child in a high quality early childhood service.
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Epigenetics:
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How children's experiences shape their genes
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It's well known that young children benefit from supportive relationships and quality early learning opportunities, but according to an emerging field of scientific research, these positive early experiences can actually change youngsters' genes.
Here we delve into the fascinating world of 'epigenetics' and see the far-reaching impact of a child's first influences, according to researchers at Harvard University.
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