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Child Care News for Parents & Carers
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February 10, 2021
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Kia ora, this week the government mandated emergency policies and procedures in place to keep your children safe while they are in child care. Also, the author of Smart Mothering, Dr Natalie Flynn, explains how to stay calm and connected as we raise our children, nourish our relationships and look after ourselves.
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What you need to know about emergency planning at child care
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Early learning services take children's health and safety very seriously.
There are policies and procedures in place to ensure under sixes are well cared for during the course of the normal ECE day, and if something unexpected should happen, then educators and other staff are ready.
Services are legally required to meet standards around health and safety, emergency preparedness, hazards and risk management; and all licensed early learning services must have a written emergency plan and sufficient supplies to ensure the safety and care of everyone at the service.
Here, we look at the emergency plan in more detail and explain the key emergency management information your child's service should share with you.
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Expert tips to help parents stay calm and connected
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Dr Natalie Flynn knows a thing or two about parenting. She's a registered clinical psychologist, mum of three, professional speaker, and author of the research-based parenting book, Smart Mothering.
Here, Dr Flynn shares her expertise to help us stay calm and connected as we raise our children, nourish our relationships and look after ourselves, as well.
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