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The emotional development of children is complex. While working as a child care professional, you will encounter children with a range of personalities and temperaments. These children will come from many different cultures and upbringings and will exhibit different behaviours. In your role as a carer, you may be able to identify behavioural issues in […]

ADHD stands for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and describes a developmental condition that affects a child’s ability to pay attention, sit still, follow instructions and control impulses. ADHD can have a notable effect on the day-to-day lives of those with it, so it’s important to know how to recognising ADHD in children and get them […]

Going green with children and learning to care for the environment is important for everyone. After all, looking after our planet is a must for a healthy, sustainable future. Little things we do can make all the difference. Working in child care, you get the opportunity to encourage children to go green every day. Let’s […]

Finding new and engaging ways to nurture children’s development is part of the role of an early childhood educator. Working in child care you get to explore how you can show children new experiences and enhance their learning, imagination or skills in the process. Cooking with children is an excellent way to do this. It’s […]

A career that makes you feel passionate and committed is pretty special. And while working in child care is one of those careers, we still need time for our personal lives as well. Within the child care industry, there is a range of roles available when you are qualified. Whether it’s full time, part time or […]

You’ve probably heard that working in early childhood education is a rewarding job, but have you ever considered WHY it’s so rewarding?Let’s take a look at our top reasons why working in child care makes for an amazing career.     Make a real difference in the lives of children People say that the most […]