Issues and dilemmas for parents concerning their child’s safety, care, learning and education are many.
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Parent-child attachment can be hard to maintain and grow when a child is in childcare for long hours. One of the greatest fears of parents
There is always a risk of children escaping – leaving unnoticed from early childhood services. Â Security gates and child-proof fencing will not always keep a
Paracetamol is the most commonly prescribed medicine for young children to reduce a high temperature or for pain relief e.g., earache, toothache, muscle pain. Brand names
Turtle drop is what we tell children to do in early childhood education services when there is an earthquake. Expert advice to the public on
This unfortunately is a not uncommon story of a child bitten multiple times. It is shared to give other parents guidance on the problem and
A drunk / intoxicated child is the last thing any parent expects. Even worse is when the teachers and management also fail in their basic
Adult sized chairs and tables are a hazard for young children and should not be used for mealtimes, in play or during activities in a
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