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Child Care News for Parents & Carers
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June 10, 2020
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Kia ora, this week 5 ideas for ensuring your child maintains a strong connection with grandparents, even when they are physically separated. Also, the benefits of pretend play and how to share a pretend adventure with your child.
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5 ways to connect with grandparents
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Grandparent care is a popular form of informal child care that allows seniors and juniors to form strong bonds and share in fun experiences. Some grandparents look after children on an ad hoc basis, others put in regular days per week, and there are also grandparents who love to connect with their grandchildren, but cannot do so in person.
COVID-19 affected visits between some grandparents and grandchildren, and other families are always separated because of where they live.
The good news is that it is possible to overcome the tyranny of distance. Here are 5 ways for grandparents and grandchildren to stay connected when apart
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The benefits of pretend play
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Pretend play is a fantastic way to transform a dreary day at home into a daring night outdoors! With a few props and a big imagination, your child can imagine up a whole camping experience from the comfort of your living room.
The sky's the limit when they're building a cardboard campfire, toasting pretend marshmallows and mistaking Daddy for a drop bear, so let's explore the benefits of pretend play for young children and share some fun ways to bring a make-believe camping trip to life.
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