Behaviour

Encouragement vs Praise

April 2, 2012
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This post was first published in August 2009. By Definition; praise (prz), n. 1. Expression of approval, commendation, or admiration. 2. The extolling or exaltation of a deity, ruler, or hero. 3. Archaic A reason for praise; merit. en·cour·age (n-kûrj, -kr-) 1. To inspire with hope, courage, or confidence; hearten. 2. To give support to; [...]

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Parenting: Perfect or Principled?

March 29, 2012

Today I would like to welcome fellow teacher, blogger and pregnant mama (though she is pregnant with #4), Amanda Morgan of Not Just Cute to Childhood 101. As a society, we tend to be suckers for a great slogan.  Lexus had a catchy one a few years ago: “The relentless pursuit of perfection.”  We could [...]

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Literacy Spot #46: Visual Schedules

November 14, 2011

Using a weekly schedule tailored to your child’s regular activities not only engages them with a literacy based tool in a purposeful way but also helps children to learn about routine or rhythm and provides them with a visual prop that helps them to be involved with getting organised for the day. Tips for making [...]

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Managing Play With Children of Different Ages

August 24, 2011
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This post is by regular contributor Kate Fairlie of Picklebums. We have four kids – seven year old twin girls, a four year old boy and a one year old boy. Sometimes finding the space or suitable activities for everyone to play together can be a bit tricky. Sometimes there is frustration and tears, but [...]

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Young Children and Independence

July 21, 2011
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“The essence of independence is to be able to do something for one’s self.” ~ Maria Montessori “I do it!” Young children often strive for independence. Helping them to develop a sense of independence can be as simple as choosing everyday tasks and putting in place a system or procedure that enables a child to [...]

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Q & A: Developing Social Confidence

June 2, 2011
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The following question was recently received from a Childhood 101 reader and Mum of two: I was wondering how parents can encourage social and emotional independence in early childhood? I take both my boys to activities such as Music and Swimming and I have noticed that both do not like to get involved/participate. They are [...]

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Parenting Styles: Reactive or Proactive?

April 7, 2011
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  Definition Reactive: Tending to be responsive or to react to a stimulus. Characterized by reaction. Proactive: Creating or controlling a situation by causing something to happen rather than waiting to respond to it after it has happened. ~The Free Dictionary online As parents we all spend some of our time operating from each of [...]

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Kids Music 101: Music & Emotions – Music for Stimulating Positive Behaviour

March 25, 2011

This post is by regular contributor Christine Gora of Kids Music Toys. Marketers have known for years that music is a powerful tool for encouraging particular consumer outcomes. There has been much research into the effects that volume, speed, pitch and types of music have on product preference and even the amounts of money spent [...]

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