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24.01.2022 Social, emotional and ethical learning Yes, we do need this for global oneness, we cannot keep going the way we are... In my humble opinion, in 20 years we will hold similar regard to ‘screen time’ as we do now to cigarette smoking... the health and well-being effects will be more widely understood and a return to connection will be the ‘trend’, I know it takes something to be fashionable but, whatever it takes, a global movement towards compassion, heartfelt connection and kindness... I can’t wait for this movement to dominate

23.01.2022 Empathy and social learning may be seen as innate but our experiences in the early years shape these skills. Empathy, compassion, kindness; pro-social skills form the fabric of our society, why wouldn’t we invest in empathy the same way we would academic subjects

23.01.2022 Don’t forget to schedule downtime into your extra curricular.

21.01.2022 Young children may not have the words to articulate what’s happening in their world, all the more reason to closely observe their behaviours and how illness may be manifesting in their bodies. https://www.healthy-holistic-living.com/childhood-anxiety/

19.01.2022 I met Nick Ortner, founder of The Tapping Solution quite a few years ago when EFT was still relatively left field. I’m a fan of tapping, it’s a simple technique that is science based and can be implemented immediately! Give it a go... it is easy enough to teach in the early years too

16.01.2022 A SILENT TRAGEDY There is a silent tragedy that is unfolding today in our homes, and concerns our most precious jewels: our children. Our children are in a deva...stating emotional state! In the last 15 years, researchers have given us increasingly alarming statistics on a sharp and steady increase in childhood mental illness that is now reaching epidemic proportions: Statistics do not lie: 1 in 5 children have mental health problems A 43% increase in ADHD has been noted A 37% increase in adolescent depression has been noted There has been a 200% increase in the suicide rate in children aged 10 to 14 What is happening and what are we doing wrong? Today's children are being over-stimulated and over-gifted with material objects, but they are deprived of the fundamentals of a healthy childhood, such as: Emotionally available parents Clearly defined limits Responsibilities Balanced nutrition and adequate sleep Movement in general but especially OUTDOORS Creative play, social interaction, unstructured game opportunities and boredom spaces Instead, in recent years, children have been filled with: Digitally distracted parents Indulgent and permissive parents who let children "rule the world" and whoever sets the rules A sense of right, of deserving everything without earning it or being responsible for obtaining it Inadequate sleep and unbalanced nutrition A sedentary lifestyle Endless stimulation, technological nannies, instant gratification and absence of boring moments What to do? If we want our children to be happy and healthy individuals, we have to wake up and get back to basics. It is still possible! Many families see immediate improvements after weeks of implementing the following recommendations: Set limits and remember that you are the captain of the ship. Your children will feel more confident knowing that you have control of the helm. Offer children a balanced lifestyle full of what children NEED, not just what they WANT. Don't be afraid to say "no" to your children if what they want is not what they need. Provide nutritious food and limit junk food. Spend at least one hour a day outdoors doing activities such as: cycling, walking, fishing, bird / insect watching Enjoy a daily family dinner without smartphones or distracting technology. Play board games as a family or if children are very small for board games, get carried away by their interests and allow them to rule in the game Involve your children in some homework or household chores according to their age (folding clothes, ordering toys, hanging clothes, unpacking food, setting the table, feeding the dog etc.) Implement a consistent sleep routine to ensure your child gets enough sleep. The schedules will be even more important for school-age children. Teach responsibility and independence. Do not overprotect them against all frustration or mistakes. Misunderstanding will help them build resilience and learn to overcome life's challenges, Do not carry your children's backpack, do not carry their backpacks, do not carry the homework they forgot, do not peel bananas or peel oranges if they can do it on their own (4-5 years). Instead of giving them the fish, teach them to fish. Teach them to wait and delay gratification. Provide opportunities for "boredom", since boredom is the moment when creativity awakens. Do not feel responsible for always keeping children entertained. Do not use technology as a cure for boredom, nor offer it at the first second of inactivity. Avoid using technology during meals, in cars, restaurants, shopping centers. Use these moments as opportunities to socialize by training the brains to know how to work when they are in mode: "boredom" Help them create a "bottle of boredom" with activity ideas for when they are bored. Be emotionally available to connect with children and teach them self-regulation and social skills: Turn off the phones at night when children have to go to bed to avoid digital distraction. Become a regulator or emotional trainer for your children. Teach them to recognize and manage their own frustrations and anger. Teach them to greet, to take turns, to share without running out of anything, to say thank you and please, to acknowledge the error and apologize (do not force them), be a model of all those values you instill. Connect emotionally - smile, hug, kiss, tickle, read, dance, jump, play or crawl with them. Article written by Victoria Prooday https://yourot.com//2017/5/24/what-are-we-doing-to-our-chi

14.01.2022 If you have concerns about a child and family's wellbeing, speak up, be that voice that they may have lost along the way due to the cycle of abuse. We can all do something, reach out, as often women in domestic violence situations are afraid to talk or start to think it is 'normal', that they deserve it or excuse it due to mental health, childhood trauma etc etc.. Be that voice for those that can't speak, life is too precious!

11.01.2022 Once upon a time stranger danger was easier to navigate, children could ‘go play’ in their bedrooms ‘unsupervised’ and our parents knew we (Gen. X) were safe... today, if a child is on an iPad or phone unsupervised, there is an entire world of danger at their fingertips so before it gets out of hand, equip yourself with the skills and knowledge to manage your child’s online safety.

09.01.2022 Yet again, Werin providing wonderful support to our local community

09.01.2022 THIS WEEKS LIVE STREAMS AND EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS SCHEDULE! Commencing on Monday 30th March, tune in for a week of both fun and exciting action this week as ...we kick off our first live streams and educational videos! Here's when to catch the action! The educational videos at 10am will be posted on Tim Faulkner’s Facebook and Instagram pages as well as the Australian Reptile Park’s YouTube channel The live streams at 2pm will be available on the Australian Reptile Park’s Facebook and Instagram

08.01.2022 We’re human, we all have off days... in my head, I’m planning mid week homework, board games, art/craft and story time before bed, but this isn’t the reality for most weekday nights and I have to let go of this fixation I have of being the ideal parent. My children know I love them and there are times when I feel like I get it ‘right’, but I’m certain that they aren’t keeping a tally of my good days and my off days.

08.01.2022 This... we need to cultivate compassion and kindness in the next generation. A gentle reminder that these lessons are learnt indirectly from simply ‘being’ and observing in others

02.01.2022 As a mother, I’m imperfect at a lot of things but this, I believe I excel at... my house is clean but messy because we spend more time snuggling than just about anything

02.01.2022 Role modelling healthy community connection is vital for wellbeing and mental health. It is concerning that in today’s age there is a threat of disconnection due to reliance on technology... we all look for more efficient ways to ‘get things done’, meanwhile, we forget that being in the present moment is all we ever have

01.01.2022 Social distancing = time to stop procrastinating and think about what it is YOU really want out of life.