Odette Leach's Articles

How much sleep does your child need? (Afternoon naps are crucial)

When it comes to their children’s sleep, many parents are unsure of when, where and how much is required. This often leads to children being in control of their sleep patterns (or lack thereof) which can result in some very unwanted side effects.

Sleep training your toddler is highly important in developing healthy sleep patterns which will play a key role in other areas of your child’s life.

Why it's important to develop your Child’s Emotional Intelligence

The world has a tendency to use academic results to gauge intelligence while overlooking one of the most important things your child can ever learn which is emotional intelligence.

Social development lays down an everlasting foundation for emotional development, both of which are delicate processes that directly influence each other and help shape your child into the person they will one day become.

How to Handle a Temper Tantrum - Tips from an Educare Centre

Emotion is the driver behind behaviour. All people act and behave in a manner that is determined by what emotions they are feeling. While this is also true of adults it is especially important when dealing with young children.

 

Recognising Developmental Delays and Disabilities in Children

There is no schedule or timetable for how all children should grow. In fact, there is a huge amount of variance in the pace that each child develops at.

A classic example of this is the age at which babies start to walk. Some babies start to walk at the age of 9 months where others only take the first step at the age of 15 months.

In both of these cases, the babies are within the range of typical development and this is completely normal.

Why do children walk on their Tippy Toes? Is it reason to worry?

Toe walking is the act of walking on the toes or ball of the foot and is often seen in very young children. Most children toe walk at some point during their childhood, however, they will normally outgrow this by the age of 5.

Positive or Negative Reinforcement, and Does Punishment Work?

The word reinforce is used to describe the strengthening of an object or concept. In child psychology, reinforcement refers to a kind of interaction between you and your child that will foster or increase the chance of them behaving in a certain way.

ADD and ADHD - What you need to know about Attention Deficit Disorder

It’s time to talk about Attention Deficit Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder– a disorder becoming more and more prevalent among children today.

Attention-deficit disorder (ADD) and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are both disorders that affect one's ability to focus.

however, there are slight differences between ADD and ADHD.

Separation Anxiety - How you can help ease your child's anxiety

Separation anxiety is brought on when your little one doesn't feel safe.

Any event that might have made your child uneasy, whether minor or traumatic, can cause separation anxiety disorders in children.

Some parents will immediately recognise the cause of this uneasiness, in other cases, it won't be so obvious.

The Truth about Sugar and Healthy Lunchbox Ideas

The new year has started and healthy living is on everyone's agenda after the holiday season.

With healthy living in mind for your children, we at Kay-Dee Educare in Mowbray think your child's lunchbox is a great place to start.

Festive Greetings from Kay-Dee Educare Centre Mowbray

As the year ends and we all prepare to take a small break its time to reflect on 2016.

This year has been a long and prosperous one for Kay-Dee Edu-Care Centre Mowbray, it has seen us go from strength to strength and with the end of the year in sight we are feeling immensely satisfied with our accomplishments.

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