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
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As part of our Grow With Us – School Readiness Toolkit, here you’ll find updates and helpful insights from the team at Only About Children and our partnered industry professionals on everything to do with preparing your child for school and giving them the best start possible.
School Readiness
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How to Pack the Perfect Lunch Box
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How to Pack the Perfect Lunch Box
Find some top tips for packing a healthy lunchbox for your little ones, from our dietitians, Anna and Alex.More Related Reads
Benefits of Mindful Eating
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Benefits of Mindful Eating
Mindful eating can help children to develop a positive relationship with food, and learn beneficial and life-long eating habits.
Managing Children's Screen Time
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Managing Children's Screen Time
Is your child’s screen-time healthy or harmful for their wellbeing, growth and development? Find out practical and useful tips for managing screen-time at home with Dr Kristy Goodwin.
Building Your Relationship With Your Child (And Why It Really Matters!)
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Building Your Relationship With Your Child (And Why It Really Matters!)
Decades of research tells us that children who form close secure relationships with their parents and caregivers in their early years gain a range of important, lifelong advantages.
Brain Boosting Foods for Children
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