Oct 13, 2021 | Parenting Tips
By Kylie Dawson It is not whether to praise or not, it is about the way you provide praise to children that is important. We can sort praise into three different groups: trait-based praise, descriptive praise, and praise for effort and persistence. Trait-based praise...
Sep 26, 2021 | Parenting Tips
A friend of mine reached out and asked me if she should correct how her two-year-old is talking about themselves. She said he talks about himself in the third person, for example “Ben likes that” or “Ben is hungry”. As parents we all want to support our child’s...
Aug 3, 2021 | Fun for Children
During lockdown, we will all be spending a lot more time at home. To combat boredom, we have put together some fun and easy activities for kids! Fun Ideas for at home: Make your own playdough Materials: Follow our easy playdough recipe! Colour in Materials: Print out...
Jul 26, 2021 | Children's Development
Most adults have grown up with a family pet, be it a dog or cat, a sheep or horse, a rabbit or mouse –and for those who have had family pets, it’s hard to imagine growing up without one. Here at Kenmore Hills Early Learning we encourage children to learn all about the...
Jul 12, 2021 | Fun for Children
What can mindfulness look like to a child? The reality of modern lifestyles is generally hectic – between childcare, school, work, study, staying healthy, after school and extracurricular activities, global pandemics and all that the universe throws at our...
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