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The Benefits of Early Childhood Development and Preschool

Early childhood development has several benefits, most of which ripple forward into the various and intricate spheres of adulthood.

It is relatively safe to say that most people have either heard or used the phrase “their minds are like sponges” when reference to a young child is made.

Minds like sponges are minds that absorb every drop of information that comes from their surroundings. This information ultimately shapes every delicate part of a child’s character.

2019 Preparation Tips from our Preschool in Cape Town

Regardless of all the wonderful pre primary schools Cape Town has to offer, your child’s first day at preschool can be a daunting thought.

You have carefully selected which pre primary school your child will attend but have you prepared yourself and your child for this momentous day?

10 Tips to Keep your Child Healthy while at School and Daycare

Kay-Dee Educare and Daycare Cape Town take the health of the children placed in our care very seriously.

We encourage parents to work together with us in preventing your child from becoming sick this winter.

Should I leave my child to cry it out?

There are many different theories and methods that can be used to make the task of raising your child an easier one.

Some of these methods are useful and some can be quite controversial. However, at the end of the day, there is no single right way to raise a child.

Parenting is a delicate process as we all know; therefore, thorough research is encouraged before implementing any form of method to assist parenting.

Season's Greetings from Kay-Dee Educare Centre Cape Town

As the year quickly comes to a close, we are able to take some time and reflect on how wonderful 2017 has been.

Child Development - Effective parenting and your child's future

Deciding to have a child is a major decision and should be done so with the understanding that it is one of the most intricate responsibilities you will ever have.

Everything you do during your child’s young life is ultimately moulding them into the person they will be for the rest of their life. Early childhood development is vital in that it lays the foundation for future life-skills.

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.

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