Liz's Family Day Care in Waggrakine, Western Australia, Australia | Education

Liz's Family Day Care

Locality: Waggrakine, Western Australia, Australia

Phone: +61 427 361 031

Address: 478 Hall Road 6530 Waggrakine, WA, Australia

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25.01.2022 Friday library fun.

24.01.2022 They are the only front line service being told to take a pay cut, everyone else working front line or overtime usually gets paid more, or at least paid in full for what they are doing. (From The Kalgoorlie Miner).

19.01.2022 The Magic of 'potion' making in childhood! When we first become parents, we might have this belief, that we need to buy all these whizz-bang toys, that light up..., make noises, and, even better, are EDUCATIONAL! While these toys have their place (and I grew up in era of the good, old Tupperware shape sorter, very good memories sorting out those shapes, and my children had one too), we can simplify things a little Some of the most amazing learning, and brain building can be done with the most simplest of things. When children are provided with open-ended resources, a cardboard box, some material, the pots and pans to bang out of the cupboard, it sparks their imagination and creativity. Us adults, haven’t told them what to do with them, or given them a ‘purpose’, we just provide the raw materials (and a little bit of supervision, where needed). When we provide these, and take a step back, a child’s imagination comes alive! When children are around these open-ended experiences, it also lights their brains up! They engage their cognitive (thinking) skills, problem solving, cause and effect (predication), creativity, imagination, spatial awareness and so much more. They are also, generally, much more engaged and engrossed in these activities, there is no end, or ‘product’ to produce, they are in the ‘moment’ of the experience. When we pop nature in the mix, we create a POWERHOUSE of learning, and brain development! When children are in nature it engages ALL their senses, smell, touch, sight, sound, yes, even taste! Using these senses, engaging with the world, makes these experiences rich and deep, and creates awe and wonder about the world. Today my girl, on this magnificent Sunday, spent time creating ‘potions’ in the backyard. This involved decision making about what would go in the potion. Measuring of what would fit in there, more decision making about what materials would go in there, and what would happen to the water when they did. There was touching of the gooey mud, that was also made with the potion, and smelling of what it turned it like. Alongside this, was a rich imagination of what the potion could do, and what it was for. We also listened to the noises the birds were making, and the wind blowing the trees. Building cubby's, bringing home a cardboard box to play with, or making ‘potions’ all cost nothing, but can bring alive a child’s imagination and creativity, and the importance of that, is NOT to be underestimated.. If you have any pics, of similar experiences to share, please post! Would love to see Kate x

19.01.2022 This cracked me up and credit to who ever came up with it.. More of this humour please, less doom and gloom .. Home schooling your kids during isolation.

18.01.2022 Don’t forget to clean these 10 hidden surfaces. Save this chart and refer back to it often.

15.01.2022 FIRST 'CHRISTMAS STAR' IN NEARLY 800 YEARS: On December 21, also known as the December solstice, Jupiter and Saturn will align so closely in the night sky that ...they'll almost appear to collide, creating a radiant point of light often referred to as the 'Star of Bethlehem' or the 'Christmas Star'. It's the first time in nearly 800 years that we will see such a close alignment between the two objects. Mark your calendars, because the 'Christmas Star' will be visible from anywhere on earth, but only for about one hour.

15.01.2022 Are there enough people in your household to make a circle? If not, no problemo! Here's how to do the Hokey Pokey with just books for company. Missing all our l...ittle groovers (and big groovers to be sure)! *no bloopers to see here. #FridayFunatGRL #StoryTime #RhymeTime #bekindwa #earlyliteracy #CGGTV This version of the Hokey Pokey is from the "World's Best Kids Songs" album sung by various artists 2009. For more fun this Friday, take out your Library card and head over to Busy Things https://bit.ly/2KEvw4m Better Beginnings

14.01.2022 I’ve been working on regulating my reaction so I can respond to her, but I am not sure what to actually do when she’s melting. My first thought after reading ...this dm was, YES! Get it, sister. Regulating our adult selves in order to respond with intention is often the hardest part. There are four main steps to emotion coaching for emotion processing. First, allow them to feel. In this phase we want to hold boundaries like not allowing them to hurt themselves or anyone else, but we don’t want to stop them from expressing for our comfort. When hearing a child cry is too hard for us, we will often rush to make it stop. Allowing sounds way easier than it is because meltdowns rarely happen at a convenient time & they almost always trigger a reaction from our childhood. Next, we connect with them by validating their emotion or experience WITHOUT trying to fix it or put a silver lining on it. This phase is crucial for being able to move through emotion processing in collaboration with them. They want to feel seen & you get to let them know you get it. Now is not the time to decide whether or not they SHOULD feel what they’re feeling they already are. Then, we move onto coping. During the coping phase we are regulating the central nervous system, starting to process the adrenaline or cortisol and moving from the amygdala (feelings brains) to the prefrontal cortex (rational thinking brain). We cannot talk about how to solve the problem until we have regained access to the prefrontal cortex, aka, until they’re calm. Don’t rush this phase. They may need time. They may not be ready to cope yet. Let them know where you’ll be if they want support finding their calm. Lastly, once they’re calm, we navigate conflict resolving or problem solving. We can chat about how to solve the problem or maybe how else to communicate that need. The key is that we aren’t here until everyone is calm crying, whining, yelling, etc means we aren’t ready for this phase yet. Which steps do you want more support on? Would it be helpful to have specific language to pull from in each phase?

14.01.2022 Clinginess has an important job to do, and it does it beautifully, but not always at a time when it’s needed. This is when it can be distressing for everyone - ...not just for kiddos but also for the adults who care about them. There is nothing that feels okay about leaving them when they are upset, but clinginess as isn’t a sign that they can’t cope. It’s a sign that, in the moment, getting over the line feels tough. Clinginess is a powerful response that is designed to move kids closer to their important people when they are feeling the threat of something new, stressful, challenging, or when being without you just makes things feel too big for a while. It’s designed to keep them safe. The problem is that it can happen when there is no threat. Our response will depend on the situation. If their anxiety is triggered because of the move towards something important or meaningful, give them a cuddle then a quick goodbye. They’ll settle quickly (probably quicker than you!) but they need you to be their brave. Make sure whenever you can that there is another adult there whose care they can rest in - someone who can help them feel safe enough so they can be brave enough. If their anxiety is because their world feels shaken, hold them, cuddle them, and sit with them as much as they need you to and as much as you can. When their world feels fragile, you can’t love them big enough. Give them as much as they need. Physical closeness, warmth, and touch release oxytocin. Oxytocin is the ‘bonding chemical’ and it’s released when we feel close to our important people. Here’s the magical part the amygdala has receptors for oxytocin. When the amygdala receives a juicy dose of oxytocin, it will calm. . The main thing to remember is that clinginess is a sign that they are feeling vulnerable, not that they aren’t capable of doing the important, meaningful things they need to do sometimes. They will BE ready before they FEEL ready. The hard part for us as parents is figuring out when to keep them close, and when to encourage them forward. The question to ask then is, ‘Do I need to help them find their brave, or do I need to help them find a soft place to shelter for a while?’

13.01.2022 Soo glad I have a great bunch of Parents and families!!!

12.01.2022 Being kind to ourselves is so important right now

11.01.2022 We’ve started a new thing in our house today and sharing it in case anyone else wants to try. Every time we wish we could do something, go somewhere, treat ours...elves, see someone we love, visit a new place, invite people to visit us, we’re going to write it down on a post it note and put it in a jar. When all this is over this will be our bucket list and we’ll work our way through the jar and be more grateful than ever for the little and lovely things in our lives. Until then we’ll enjoy watching the jar fill up with magical things to look forward to See more

08.01.2022 Harmony Festival 11am to 3pm Saturday 13 March, 2021 at Stow Gardens. You-Me-Us! Celebrating our cultural diversity!... To keep the event safe all guests are to register before they enter the festival space. Thank you #WAHarmony This activity has been supported by the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries as part of Harmony Week.

08.01.2022 Yes!!! A four olds brain is still rapidly growing, they are still developing their ‘Emotional centre’ of the brain.... learning how to ask someone to play wi...th them (and dealing with the rejection if that child says no!), and at school it’s a big learning experience of how to manage being away from their primary caregiver (Mum, dad, educator). This is huge!! Their logical, reasoning, thinking part of the brain starts to develop between 3 and 6 years (and the key point is STARTS to develop, AND every child is different!) The focus at this age, is building social, and emotional skills.... we cannot even begin to look at academic learning until these are encouraged and built. Brains that are trying to manage big emotions cannot learn! Let them play!! Kate

07.01.2022 This morning we have woken up to a different world. My heart and thoughts are with the many who have lost their jobs and to the businesses who have closed their... doors. However we are a strong community and together we will get through this. Today The West Australian published an easy guide on Do’s and Don’ts. Stay safe and adhere to the social distancing rules and play your part to stop the spread.

05.01.2022 Such a powerful message to let our children and young people know and understand It’s ok if I don’t feel ok When we are looking at building Emotional Intelli...gence, it’s important to let our children that ALL emotions are ok and Valid! We experience a vast range of emotions every day, it’s unrealistic to think that we can be calm and happy all of the time. We can feel calm, then frustrated, upset, all in a short space of time..... and that’s ok. We are designed to experience a whole range of emotions. Letting children know, understand and then recognise what they are feeling builds their emotional literacy. When they learn to recognise a feeling, they can learn to manage it. This doesn’t mean that they need make it go away, or squish it down, it does mean they might want to reach out for help and comfort with that emotion ... as it’s ok to not feel ok Kate x

04.01.2022 Children are natural born 'Noticers', they notice the sticks, the stones, the patterns on the leaves (and the veges you've tried to hide in the dinner ). They ...have a beautiful ability to be present, and notice the amazing wonders we already have the world (rather than looking for the next thing, and the next). As they get older, this ability tends to be lost in our 'busy' in our hurry, and the "next' activity. While it can be tricky to slow the world down a little, just by encouraging that noticing practice (wow, look what the clouds are doing today) can be a very simple Mindfulness practice to bring you both back to the present, and notice where you are right here, right now xx

03.01.2022 #breaking New restrictions just announced by the Prime Minister will take effect from midnight Wednesday. The rules include limits on weddings and funerals, tim...e limits for hairdressers and closure of most fitness activities. Schools are to remain open. More: https://ab.co/3arxYGV

02.01.2022 Parental survey to complete.

01.01.2022 Childhood serves a purpose; it isn't something to "get through" or speed up. It's there to protect developing minds. To nurture young souls. So, let's give our ...kids the space to be unbusy. Let's unschedule. Let's "miss out. Let's hold the space for childhood. Because childhood isn't a dress rehearsal for adulthood. Tracy Gillett #neurochild #nurture #kindness

01.01.2022 True resilience message.

01.01.2022 What's so special about this weekend? It's Mother's Day! Grandmas, Nonnas, Guardians, Mamas, Mums... please join us for today's Friday Fun. * : ... ? We are reading a story and singing a rhyme. What a treat! by Sue deGennaro published by Little Hare Books & ' by ABC Play School For another funny Mum story & cute activity, check out Storybox: https://bit.ly/3caj60a #StoryTime #RhymeTime #bekindwa #earlyliteracy #FridayFunatGRL @Better Beginnings