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Child Care News for Parents & Carers
November 6, 2019 |
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Kia ora, this week how to recognise your child's readiness for big school and strategies for supporting them to transition. Also are you guilty of technoference?
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How to know if your child is school-ready
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In this country, most children start school when they're five and every child must attend a school or kura by the time they turn six.
This leaves some wriggle room, and while one child might be ready to embrace new challenges in the school setting, another will benefit from a bit more time at their early childhood education (ECE) service or kohanga reo.
Here, we look at some of the things you can consider when deciding whether to enrol your five-year-old in big school or wait a little longer.
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How 'technoference'
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impacts modern families
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On one level, mobile devices are absolutely brilliant. They put a world of information in the palm of your hand, connect you with others and are an easy way to pass the time.
However, just as children shouldn't have too much screen time, there are concerns that prolific use of digital devices by parents is having a negative impact on family relationships and children's behaviour.
Here, we look at some research around 'technoference' and see how parents can reduce digital distractions and focus instead on family connections.
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