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Child Care News for Parents & Carers
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March 11, 2020
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Kia ora, separation anxiety is upsetting and unsettling for parents and children, this week we have ideas for supporting your child through this very normal phase of development. Also, the marvellous benefits of music making.
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How to reduce separation anxiety for children in care
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Although some children embrace child care straightaway and don't look back, it is common for many youngsters to feel separation anxiety when their parents drop them off and disappears out the door.
It's normal for young children to fear being away from their parent, and although it can be hard leaving your reluctant child in care, this is an important part of growing up, becoming more self-sufficient, managing emotions and learning socialisation skills.
Here we look at separation anxiety in more detail and see how you can help your little worrier feel better.
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How music-making benefits children
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Music gets us moving, grooving and feeling good, and according to a recent study, home-based music-making activities are highly beneficial for young children's brains – and perhaps even more beneficial than story time.
Here, we look at the study in more depth and see how parents can jazz up children's development by sharing fun musical activities at home.
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