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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. For example, a newborn baby might get very unsettled after a party where they’ve been cuddled by a lot of grown-ups. A preschooler might have a tantrum after a big event like a birthday party. A school-age child might be tired and cranky if they go to school, then after-school care and then a swimming lesson.

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Child Development

Praise for kids and teens: why, how and when to use it

Praise is when you tell your child that they’ve done something well or behaved in positive ways. For example, ‘Great job, Riley’, ‘Well done, Jo’ or ‘That’s awesome, AB’.

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Child Development

Letting your child lead play: activities for children 0-6 years

Child-led or child-directed play means following your child’s lead in play. It means watching your child and responding to what your child says or does to keep their attention focused a little bit longer. Following your child’s lead is good because your child learns best when they’re interested in an activity. When you follow your child’s lead in play, you can take advantage of things that interest your child to help them learn something new through play.

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Lifestyle

Children with family pets reap benefits

Owning a family pet can help improve and promote your child's social, emotional and physical development, according to researchers who have found owning a four-legged friend isn't just fun, but also a valuable addition to your child's life.

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Parenting techniques

Tired signs in babies and toddlers

Tired signs: why they’re important Babies and toddlers show they’re tired through changes in behaviour. For example, when your child gets tired, they might be irritable, overactive or demanding. It’s important to look for your child’s ‘tired signs’. These signs let you know when it’s time to reduce stimulation and start settling your child for sleep. If your child gets overtired, it can be hard for them to settle to sleep.

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Play

Homemade toys and free activities for children

Homemade toys and activities help children learn and develop, because they can stimulate curiosity, creativity and imagination. They’re also great for building your relationship with your child, and they’re a lot of fun.

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Childcare

Settling in at childcare: the early weeks

Child care is a new environment for your child, with new people and new routines. Your child’s transition to child care is more likely to go well if you start getting ready for child care well ahead of time. Also, starting slowly is important. For example, if it works for your family, you could start with short days at child care and stay with your child. Then you could leave your child for short periods, building up to leaving your child for a whole day.

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Child Development

Children’s growth charts

Children’s physical growth is a sign of their overall health and development. Growth patterns vary among children, and children go through periods of fast and slow growth. But children’s growth usually follows a typical pattern over time.

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