Early childhood and parenting education by Starting Strong

04/08/2022

These are such important messages that need to get out there.

Everywhere.

📢Immature brains cannot regulate themselves alone.📢

Infant mental health (how an infant feels about themselves, others and the world) is a thing. The foundations for mental health and wellbeing are laid in the early years.

Infant mental health becomes toddler mental health.
Toddler mental health becomes the child's mental health.
The child's mental health becomes the teenager's mental health.
The teen's mental health becomes the adult's mental health.

And the foundations are laid in infancy.

Mental health is a thing for adults, and it begins in infancy. Nurturing, responsive, tuned in caregiving that understands the necessity of adult help due to the immature, underdeveloped thinking part of the young brain is vital to providing the kind of caregiving that little ones need to thrive.

🔴 Perfect parenting doesn't exist. No one does this well every time. But the *understanding* of it can still be there. It's the understanding that helps shape the interpretation of the behaviour and therefore the response given.

01/08/2022

Research reveals link between environmental factors and rising cases of myopia

01/08/2022

When we talk about extended rear facing child car restraints, one of the most common questions we are asked is where a child’s legs go.

You may notice that their legs are bent, scrunched up, or that their feet are touching the back seat - and this is perfectly okay.

Is it comfortable for them? Kids are far more flexible than adults and will be able to find a position that is comfortable for their legs.

11/07/2022

I’ve just finished working with a little one (15mths) who has been unsettled in sleep since starting daycare . Mum was back to work but having to wake up 4-7 times a night and cuddle/ feed back to sleep . Although that sounds so lovely … in reality it’s not always sustainable. Mum your mental health is important and I’m so glad this amazing mum reached out for support. Bubs is now sleeping & content from 7pm-6am .. it took a little over 2 weeks with our gentle approach. Just remember everyone’s journey is different.. some people have a lot of family & friend support so they can have interrupted sleep in the night and rest in the day . Some people need to be functional during the day for other children /duties/jobs.. we now have a happy , well rested mum and also a healthy & happy toddler who is well rested and ready to grow and learn each day 💜💜 well done!!!

10/07/2022

Have a little one starting prep next year ? Or hasn’t ever left mum but wanting to gain some independence & social skills. Our kanga sessions are only 2 hrs lead by a qualified educator-and mum is never too far away! Perfect start 💚💚💚

09/05/2022

Don’t underestimate how important the everyday experiences that you have while at home or running errands with your little ones.
Chat , explain , give them time to stroll , skip , pick flowers , catch rain when you can . Mums & dads you are their first teacher 💚

09/05/2022

Starting Strong will be at the canungra business expo ! Pop by for a chat .
21st may 💜💜💜

30/07/2021

Do you know most dog bites to children are caused by the family pet or a dog owned by a relative or a close friend? 🐕 Young children are most at risk of needing hospital treatment as a result of a dog bite injury.

Teach your children from an early age to be safe around dogs with these tips:

✔️Do not touch an animal that is eating or sleeping.
✔️Never touch any animal you don’t know unless the owner is there and says that it is OK.
✔️Do not pull a dog’s tail, grab its ears or approach it from behind.
✔️Never get in between dogs that are fighting or playing.
✔️Don’t run from a dog if you are scared as it may start chasing you.
✔️Stand still if a dog jumps at you and move slowly away.
✔️Never enter a yard or house where there is a dog unless the owner is with you.

Importantly, never leave young children unsupervised around pets.

26/04/2021

It’s definitely getting cooler here in the Gold Coast. ❄️💙 I would say a layered long zippy and 2.5 TOG .. depending on your area maybe even the 3.5 TOG. It’s always hard to decide what to put them in for sleeping right?

26/04/2021

We don’t just do sleep consultations , also postpartum support , car seat safety and early childhood development & education 💙 this is a great visual for when your child is finally ready to ditch the booster seat!! I know we are all keen to be car seat free 😂 check if their knees reach the edge of the seat when their back is properly against the back ( like in the first picture below) changing car seat sizes is not just about the age but also your coins size . car seat checks and installations are available at our classes !

26/04/2021