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25.01.2022 The Vic state government is planning to provide free 4 year old kinder for 2021! This will save families around $2,000 for every child enrolled in a participating funded kinder program. Kids enrolled in kinder programs at a long day care centre will not miss out, saving of around $2000 off their fees. ... Families with children attending unfunded three-year-old programs in sessional kindergartens, can also access reduced fees. #kinder2021vic #kinder #gettingreadyforschool #melbourne #victoria

25.01.2022 Beautiful Did you know that your baby starts to respond to your voice in the womb from 25-30 weeks Your voice and face are powerful tools for calming your baby once they are born

25.01.2022 {Talking} ’what my baby needs’ series. Babies need you to talk to them. Your talking is how your baby learns language and it is a vitally important part of your everyday interaction with your baby. ... Some parents feel self conscious about talking to their baby, but you'll find the more you do it, the easier it will be. You can talk to your baby about what you are doing I'm putting your arm in the sleeve What they might be seeing or experiencing throughout the day Do you see the dog there? Yes, you're uncomfortable. Do you need a burp? By talking to your baby and then waiting, giving them time to respond, promotes the beginning of back and forth conversation. This is called ’serve and return’. These everyday interactions are so important, because they literally to help to grow your baby's brain Talking is learning #whatyourbabyneeds #parenting #parentprep #babytalkisseriousbusiness #talktoyourbaby #buildingbabiesbrains #talkingislearning #backandforthconversation #serveandreturn #braindevelopment #everdayinteractions #learning

25.01.2022 Ever wonder why singing to your baby is good for them? We have the answer... BBC Tiny Happy People

24.01.2022 Need a few minutes peace? Check out Nanna Lyn’s stories She started reading books online to keep connected to her grandchildren through lockdown ... #books #earlyliteracy #nannasareawesome #5minutespeace

24.01.2022 This comes as no surprise to anyone that already has kids. The remote.. they always go for the remote! Everyday items around the house make great ’toys’ for babies. Just make sure they're safe, be securing any batteries and small objects that pose a choking hazard ... #everydayobjectsarefun #playislearning #babytoys #theyllprefertheboxeverytime

22.01.2022 VicHealth and Deakin University have completed a study of 50 toddler formula milk brands, their ingredients and cost implications for families. As well as being higher in sugar and cost, having a large intake of milk can definitely have an impact on a toddler’s eating. I regularly see toddlers who are fussy with their food but still drinking 2 or more bottles of milk per day. Children over the age of 12 months can transition to plain cows milk as a drink (if no cows milk al...lergy) and definitely have the skills to drink out of a cup by then. Dairy is filling and toddlers don't need more than 500 mls/mg of dairy per day. This is including yoghurt, milk, cheese etc. Limiting dairy leaves space in small tummies for other nutrients such as iron and fibre. In extreme cases, an excess intake of milk can cause iron-deficiency anemia in children. The action of drinking from a bottle as well as the higher sugar intake also poses a risk to a toddler’s dental health. This could be especially true if a toddler is drinking the milk as they are falling asleep, as the milk pools around the teeth and is not washed off. If you are concerned about your toddler's milk intake, don't hesitate to speak to your Maternal & Child Health Nurse for support. For more info on the study: https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au//high-sugar-toddler-milks #toddlersdontneedformula #babybottles #dairyfortoddlers #kidsdentalhealth #fussyeating #toddlerlife #parentprep #parenting

21.01.2022 Pretty much sums it up.. #thisyear #parenting #spilledmilk #parentprep Image: Latched Mama

20.01.2022 Would you like to participate? Scan the QR code with your phone camera #parentingincovid #newparents #research

19.01.2022 This pandemic and lockdown 2.0 here in Victoria, is really impacting parents, their mood and coping. There is some good news however... People impacted by the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic are being offered some extra mental health support. 10 additional sessions with a mental health worker (GP, psychologist, psychiatrist, social worker) have been added to the existing Mental Health Care Plan scheme. The additional Medicare subsidised sessions will allow people in eli...gible areas, who have used their first 10 sessions, to continue to receive mental health support through this challenging time. This may not be able to done face-to-face at the moment, but many practitioners are offering online sessions and these are still rebateable via Medicare. Support has never been more accessible! So if you need it, book a telehealth appointment with your GP and ask them for a Mental Health Care Plan . . #gottogetthroughthis #mentalhealth #keepingitreal #mentalhealthsupport #makingsenseofthemess #psychologyisawesome #everyoneneedsatherapist #pareting #selfcare #copingskills #parentinginapandemic #sendhelp #telehealth #melbourne #melbourneparents #lockdown2.0

19.01.2022 {Touch} ’what my baby needs’ series Babies need touch. They have a biological need to be held close to their caregivers and feel safe and secure when in contact with their parent’s body. ... Young babies don't actually know that they are separate beings yet! Each touch, each nappy change, each handling, affects the development of connections an infant’s brain. This comes at the time of fastest cognitive growth in this small person's lifetime! Gentle touch promotes calmness in an infant and helps to lower their stress hormone cortisol. Skin to skin contact can be particularly effective. It can help regulate a baby’s breathing and temperature, enhance your ability to read their cues and help them to calm regulate themselves. Don't forget feeding time either. In the early days, this may be the only time your baby spends awake, so make the most of it! Hold your baby during feeding, gently touch them and stroke them. It’s great for them and also releases ’feel-good’ hormones in your brain too! #winwin #whatyourbabyneeds #parentprep #babiesneedtouch #infantfeeding #buildingbabiesbrains #touchislearning #babycare #babycues #gettingtoknowyourbaby #skintoskin #secureattachment #4thtrimester #parenting #responsiveparenting

18.01.2022 Early parenting can be rough. During the night when baby is crying and they can't sleep, so you can't..... and all you feel like doing is screaming. ... This Mum penned a letter to her ’darling newborn’ in the wee hours of the morning Read the full letter here: https://www.channelmum.com/a/a-letter-to-my-baby-at-3am Don't forget, the Victorian Maternal and Child Health Line is open 24/7 for those times at 3 am when you really need to talk to someone - 13 22 29

16.01.2022 A little something to brighten your day

12.01.2022 Oh yeah.. the ‘I don’t even know, but it’s been intense’ sounds familiar #lifewithababy #gettingoutofthehouse

06.01.2022 If you're trying to make a connection with your baby and you're going back to work after two weeks, which is the average, then you've only got that time before and after work to make that connection. ~ Associate Professor Fletcher.

04.01.2022 What do we do when our child melts down? It can be intense, especially when we're in public! This graphic from Circle of Security International gives us a great ’how to’, when trying to help our children manage these big feelings. ... Did you know that Parent Prep Nurses are also certified Circle of Security Parenting educators! #circleofsecurity #circleofsecurityparenting #parenting #beingwith #toddlertantrums #copingwithmeltdowns

02.01.2022 This is a great video to see what happens when you go for COVID testing at the RCH We were there last week when one of our girls developed cold symptoms. The process was smooth and thankfully the results were negative Don't hesitate to get your little one tested if they develop any symptoms ... Lets keep everyone safe For more information on which symptoms to look out for go to: https://www.health.gov.au//what-you-need-to-know-about-cor

02.01.2022 Far out.. I've come across some REALLY TIRED parents in the past few weeks There are so many sensory demands at the moment, work (maybe from home), keeping small people entertained inside the house, worry and anxiety about Covid and financial and sometimes relationship strain It's NO WONDER WE’RE ALL TIRED!... Self-care is so important right now Find something really simple you can do during the day. Maybe a cup of tea in the backyard, an episode of something trashy on TV, an audio book playing in the background or a lovely warm bath in the evening And if you're partnered, help each other other out to achieve this Let's take care of ourselves #youcantpourfromanemptycup #parenting #selfcare #parentprep

02.01.2022 Melbourne Residents - be aware of this today, before using water to prepare drinks for your children or infants