Family
Newborn sleep: what to expect
Key points Newborns usually sleep 14-17 hours in every 24 hours. Newborns usually sleep in short bursts of 2-3 hours through the day and night. Newborns sleep in cycles of about 40 minutes. They often need help to settle after each cycle. As Goodstart Chief Children’s Officer Cathrine Neilsen-Hewett says high quality early learning isn’t about having the “best looking” environment – it’s about what happens between people – big and small.
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Child Development
Letting your child lead play: activities for children 0-6 years
Key points Child-led play is good because children learn most when they’re interested in play. All you need for child-led play is the activity or object that your child is interested in! Child-led play starts with noticing what your child is interested in and then going along with it.
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Early Learning
Why early learning matters
Early learning lays the foundation for success. In the first five years of life, children’s brains are wired to learn quickly. This is when the foundations for learning, health and behaviour throughout life are laid. In fact, 90% of a child’s brain development happens by the age of five.
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Child Development
Overstimulation: babies and children
What is overstimulation? Overstimulation happens when children are overwhelmed by more experiences, sensations, noise and activity than they can cope with.
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Working while pregnant – especially during the early months – can be tricky if you’re going through morning sickness and feeling very tired. There are 3 key things you can do to manage these symptoms: Eat small, regular, healthy meals and snacks. Drink plenty of water. Rest as much as possible.
Working while pregnant and planning your return to work
You can talk to your midwife or doctor about more ways to manage your pregnancy symptoms. And it’s important to check with your doctor before taking any new medicine.
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