Blog

Welcome to our Blog. We hope for this site to be a source of information and inspiration for parents and families, providing useful tips and information about a number of different childcare aspects as well as some fun posts too. We have an incredible staff who are all experts in supporting child development so please let us know if there is a topic you would like to hear from us about, or just need advice. Happy reading!

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  A short story for farsighted parents

  Pennie Brownlee | 4 August 2017

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  Staff Profile – Carolyn Davis

  Step Ahead | 4 August 2017

  Meet our incredible founder - Carolyn Davis.

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  Farm Days

  Step Ahead | 3 August 2017

  Dawn Haora talks on our environment is the third teacher and the benefits of Step Ahead's weekly Farm visits.

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  The Third Teacher – What does this look like?

  Step Ahead | 28 June 2017

  We believe that our environment is the third teacher, inviting active investigation, exploration, creativity, independence, leadership and helping to develop a sense of social awareness and interaction with others.

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  Winter Activity Ideas

  Step Ahead | 24 June 2017

  A few ideas from Step Ahead to combat that mid-winter boredom and utilise the cold for some quality time and play with your children.

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  If Gentle Discipline Isn’t Working, This Might Be the Reason

  Janet Lansbury, Elevating Childcare | 22 June 2017

  If you’re reading here because you’re committed to guiding your child’s behavior without spankings or punishments, I salute you, especially if you were punished as a child and are looking for a better way.

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  Eating isn’t ours to control – How one parent replaced fear with trust

  Janet Lansbury, Elevating Childcare | 22 June 2017

  Worrying is a by-product of parenting, and our children’s eating habits are a common focus of concern. Are our kids eating enough?

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