Make healthy meals for children that the whole family can eat. When you sit down to dinner, show your children that eating the right food is good for them and you too. You can also make eating healthy meals more enjoyable by preparing it together. Young, growing bodies need proper nutrition as nutrients develop babies' [...]
When our children have a runny nose or cough, we only want to make them feel better. What can we do to ease their discomfort? Unfortunately, it’s not as simple as applying the same medicines that work for us but in smaller doses. Natural remedies for children are often better. Advice from Australia’s Therapeutical Goods [...]
Are you interested in working as an Early Childhood Teacher (ECT)? Under the National Quality Framework (NQF), individuals working in an early learning centre must hold recognised qualifications. At Petit Early Learning Journey, you need a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (or equivalent). This is also true when applying to lead our approved kindergarten program as [...]
Picture books promote a love for learning. You can start reading aloud to your child before they're two. It will stimulate their development and ignite their imagination. Much of the enjoyment of a children's book comes from reading it aloud. Children's picture books combine images and symbols with words, pop-ups, sounds and textures to create [...]
For new mums and dads, life is full of challenges. When that day arrives where you must part with your child and return to work or study, it can be difficult to shake that nervous flutter in your gut as you approach the daycare drop off. For some parents it happens much sooner than they’d [...]
We often hear parents wonder where to take their children on weekends and holidays. No matter where you are in Australia, there are plenty of things to do that won’t empty your bank account. This month, we’ve chosen our Top 10 Free Activities for Children in SE Queensland. If you’re near our Petit Early Learning [...]
As parents, we’re proud of the splatters and swirls of paint that decorate our child’s art. We’ll stick a drawing on the refrigerator and share another over social media. While you appreciate their effort and think about the meaning, do you ever wonder why art matters? How you view art and its role in your [...]
How do you deal with a fussy eater? When a child refuses to eat, mealtimes turn gloomy. The increased pressure to finish what’s on the plate increases your child’s anxiety, not to mention your own. And no one looks forward to sitting down to have a family meal when the room is strained. Don’t stress! [...]
Are you a leader? Participating in early childhood professional development is an excellent step towards becoming a leader in your sector. There are many reasons for Educators in early learning to participate in professional development. Developing leadership skills is one. With so many changes in the early childhood sector, especially with the introduction of the [...]
Children need sleep to be healthy. If your child’s restless at sleep time, it can be stressful for you both. Children’s sleep time is a hot topic. There’s so much information available. It can be confusing knowing how much sleep or nap time your child needs or what advice works. The truth is every child [...]
