Grow With Us - School Readiness
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The Grow With Us - School Readiness Toolkit is here to support you & your child in the transition to 'big' school.
Grow With Us - School Readiness Toolkit
The Grow With Us School Readiness Parenting Toolkit supports families with complimentary webinars and resources to help your child transition to ‘big’ school!
At Only About Children, the 2 years before school are essential to create a strong and holistic transition to school for every child and we are delighted to partner with some of Australia’s leading early childhood experts to support your family. Our incredible and insightful industry experts cover a range of topics from health and wellbeing to education and technology.
Explore Our Programs
Webinars
Join popular thought leaders and experts alongside our in-house Education and Health teams with our webinar series held throughout the year. Live sessions include Q&A time.
@Home Resources
This program supports families with ideas on things you can do at home to ensure your child is prepared to have a great start at school!
Webinars
@Home Resources
School Readiness Information Sessions
We help families feel informed in the lead-up to school with our in-campus school readiness information sessions with guest speakers from our Health and Education teams and local schools.
News & Views
Top Tips To Consider As You Prepare Your Child For ‘Big’ School
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Top Tips To Consider As You Prepare Your Child For ‘Big’ School
Dr Kaylene Henderson, Child Psychiatrist and Only About Children Parenting Expert provides 8 top tips for parents to help their child have a smooth start to school.
How Can I Tell If My Child Is Ready For School?
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How Can I Tell If My Child Is Ready For School?
Choosing the right time to send your child to school is a significant decision, dependent on their unique needs and the family's circumstances. There's no definitive 'right' or 'wrong' choice, as each family is best suited to assess their child's readiness. Still, there are ways to make an informed decision.
Supporting The School Readiness Journey
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Supporting The School Readiness Journey
Transitioning from preschool/kindergarten to primary school can be both nerve wracking and exciting for you and your child. In this second session of the Grow With Us – School Readiness series, we provide some tips and advice to help you through the journey.
An Introduction To School Readiness
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An Introduction To School Readiness
The two years before school are essential to create a strong and holistic transition to school for every child. In this introduction to school readiness, we cover what school readiness means, how to know if your child is ready for school and what Only About Children does to support children and families in a positive transition to school.
2 Year School Readiness
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2 Year School Readiness
Many families ask what they can do at home to support their child’s school readiness. Here, we discuss understanding school readiness and how to prepare your child for school.
Tackling Unhealthy Thinking Habits in Young Children - Perfectionism
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Tackling Unhealthy Thinking Habits in Young Children - Perfectionism
Dr Kaylene Henderson, Child Psychiatrist and Only About Children Parenting Expert explores the topic of tackling perfectionism in our little ones.
The First Skills In Teaching Your Child To Read
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The First Skills In Teaching Your Child To Read
Follow this superb blog article by Natasha Stabler, our Education Business Partner, on helping your child to read by learning within their own interests.
Our daughter spent her preschool years there and entered the school system prepared and excited for school. We know her time at OAC set her up for success - from learning basic handwriting and reading letters, presenting 'news' in front of her classmates with a smart board, and having compassion for the environment and friends around her.
