Child Development
Newborn behaviour: an overview
Your newborn baby depends on you and other caregivers to give them what they need for healthy development – warm, loving and responsive attention, comfort, food, daily care, time for gentle play and learning, and so on.
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Child Development
Why is play important?
Play is central to your child’s learning and development. When your child plays, it gives them many ways and times to learn.
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Child Development
Self-regulation: children and teenagers
Self-regulation is the ability to understand and manage your own behaviour and reactions. Self-regulation helps children and teenagers learn, behave well, get along with others and become independent. Self-regulation begins to develop in the toddler and preschooler years. It continues to develop into adulthood. You can help children learn self-regulation strategies by talking, planning, problem-solving and learning about emotions.
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Child Development
Childhood games and toys
Toys and games can be an important part of children’s play, and play is central to children’s learning and development.
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Why boys wrestle, play fight and fidget
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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