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Child Care News for Parents & Carers
March 27, 2019 |
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Kia ora, this week why kids bite and what to do if your little one is bitten while in their child care service, also new research on the importance of screen time limits for young children.
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What to do if your child is bitten in child care
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It's natural to feel worried, angry or accusatory if your child is bitten by another child in their early childhood service, the reality is that biting is common among young children and, to a degree, is considered normal toddler behaviour.
So, let's look at why young children bite and how to respond if this happens to your little one.
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Screen time
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Why less is best for preschoolers
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Tablets and TV can be a tempting way to entertain preschoolers, but according to recent research, too much screen time can do more harm than good.
The Growing Up in New Zealand study has found that preschoolers who exceed the Ministry of Health’s screen time guidelines are more likely to suffer behavioural and health problems.
Which begs the question - how much screen time is recommended, how much are preschoolers actually getting, and what does this mean for growing bodies and brains?
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