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The Parenting Cafe

Locality: Hobart, Tasmania

Phone: +61 412 888 052

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21.01.2022 HOW TO BEST PREPARE PRESCHOOLERS FOR FUTURE READING AND WRITING There's no need for pencils or paper. Preschoolers don’t need to learn letters at this age eithe...r. Getting ready to read and write does NOT need to, nor should it, involve sitting still, OR letters, OR paper, and pencil. There are so many other important things that need to happen, and happen a LOT, before a child can successfully read and write. - Denita Dinger, author and early childhood educator Children need a strong sense of body awareness (developed through active free play) Eyes need to track Core muscles (stomach & back), shoulders, neck, hand, and finger strength should be adequate Children need basic coordination of both fine and gross motor skills Children need time to make lots of mistakes and learn perseverance Children gain these foundational skills through FREQUENT outdoor play opportunities! Let children.... Blow more bubbles. Swing, spin, and roll down hills. Hang upside down from the monkey bars. Climb more trees. Build more forts. Make more mistakes. Struggle more, give up less. Ample outdoor play opportunities lay a strong foundation by organizing the brain and preparing the body, so that reading and writing can become a meaningful experience.

13.01.2022 Early communication

05.01.2022 Children are forever learning from and absorbing their surroundings. Our words play a significant role in their learning, and by reframing our language from 'pr...oblem focused' to 'solution focused', it empowers children to be confident and develop a positive growth mindset. (Image via WholeHearted School Counseling)

02.01.2022 HANDWRITING PROGRESSION REQUIRES MORE THAN JUST HANDS AND FINGERS I LOVE this chart! It shows why development of the arms, elbows and forearms are just as impor...tant for handwriting development as the hands, fingers and wrists. This is why hand-eye coordination, throwing balls and other arm/hand activities are so important. https://www.missjaimeot.com/fine-motor-skills-cutting/

01.01.2022 As parents we watch out for our kids in many ways. As they grow the signs that they aren’t coping aren’t as obvious like a 2 year olds tantrum. Watch out for them, others who are close to you and importantly yourself! Like many, I’ve known of 2 suicides and seen the devastating effects on those close to them. In talking with them, one really important message shone through - one you can share with others (and for yourself) that: Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem Reach out