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Child Care News for Parents & Carers
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October 14, 2020
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Kia ora, this week our educators identify and respond in the case of a health or developmental concern in children. Also how to plan for a natural emergency, in advance of ShakeOut, tomorrow 15 October.
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How can educators identify hearing, vision or other health problems in young children?
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Early learning educators spend many hours playing, chatting and otherwise interacting with our children, and along the way, they get a good sense of how our little ones are learning, developing and understanding the world.
This means that as well as noticing children’s leaps and bounds, educators may also detect when they're struggling to hear, see or engage in the child care day.
One child might be finding it hard to follow instructions, while another may be tripping over toys, and whatever the problem is, educators play a key role in helping to flag potential health issues and point parents in the direction of medical check-ups and support services for their child.
The experts say that finding a health problem early is good for the childs learning and development, so let's see what educators might notice as they care for our children.
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How can parents and children prepare for a natural disaster?
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Parents know a thing or two about forward-planning. We're practised in the art of packing snack boxes and scheduling naps, and when it comes to natural disasters, our planning and preparation skills are more important than ever.
Earthquakes, tsunami and other natural hazards can happen suddenly, and although we can't predict these emergencies, we can take steps to get ready for them.
For starters, ShakeOut is an annual event which helps New Zealanders prepare for earthquakes and tsunami. It's happening at 9.30am, tomorrow, 15 October, and to see how your family can prepare for the best and plan for the worst on that day, and every day, we spoke with the National Emergency Management Agency Te Rakau Whakamarumaru.
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