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Child Care News for Parents & Carers
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March 10, 2021
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Kia ora, this week the experts at Guardian Education and Kids & Co offer their insight on the five most important factors to keep in mind when choosing child care for your family. Also, author Susann Hoffmann explains the thinking behind her groundbreaking new books.
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How to choose the best child care centre
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Cost, location and availability are three key considerations when choosing a child care centre, but they're not the only matters to keep in mind.
It's also important to think about the relationships, spaces, values and other offerings that will help your child learn well and feel well in their early years.
To help you focus on what's important when choosing a child care centre, here are five pointers from Guardian Childcare & Education CNO, Sharon Whiteman and Kids & Co child psychologist, Dr Anna Cohen.
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2 new picture books that challenge gender stereotypes
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Gone are the days when fairy wings were just for girls and trucks were toys for boys.
In this modern age, your under five is encouraged to wear what they like and play as they please, and Susann Hoffmann has created two picture books that empower children to rock that tutu, ride that skateboard and live their best life – free of gender assumptions.
I Can Wear Anything! and I Can Play With Anything! combine colour and fun with an important message, and to learn more, we spoke with Susann herself.
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