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Child Care News for Parents & Carers
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March 17, 2021
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Kia ora, this week new research on positive parenting practices describes a more sharing and caring approach to disciplining children. Also, six really important factors to think about if you are considering a family pet.
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New research around positive discipline and the role of educators
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It's natural for your under five to exhibit challenging behaviours as they learn, play and grow, but knowing how to respond isn't always so instinctive.
You might feel conflicted or unsure about the best way to discipline your little darling, but you can rest assured that there are constructive ways to guide, shape and manage your child's behaviour.
Positive parenting practices enable you to take a caring, sharing approach to discipline, and a new study by Save the Children has investigated different types of discipline, and found that a large percentage of Kiwi parents rely on their early childhood education (ECE) teacher for trusted information about positive parenting methods.
Here, we look at the study in more detail and see what positive discipline means in practice.
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How to choose the right pet for your family
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What Pet Should I Get? isn't just the title of a Dr Seuss book. It’s also a question you should consider carefully if you're looking to expand your young family with a furry (or feathered) friend.
Dr Kaylene Jones from the Australian Veterinary Association says, 'Having a family pet can have enormous benefits for the physical and mental wellbeing of children,' but before you hurry home with a puppy or parrot, take the time to choose your pet wisely and introduce them carefully. Here's her expert advice.
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