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Real parents. Real problems. We’re here with a group of leading early learning and parenting professionals to answer your questions.

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When to start teaching maths

I don’t want to sound like some pushy mum, but at what age should I be starting maths activities with my child?

How to handle a demanding child

I am a mother to three children and my middle child who is four years old is demanding all of my attention. He frustrates his brother and sister by teasing and annoying them and throws temper tantrums when he gets into trouble for it. Nothing I’m doing is working!

Employer attitudes to carer's leave

If you are a working parent and have to take unexpected or necessary leave to take care of a child, what is your employer's response?
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Support Services

Reaching out for help when you’re a parent means looking to organisations or services with a range of expertise or the means to assist. Whether it’s government payments or a specialised support service, sometimes you just need to ask.

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Our Child Development Professionals

Helen Wolfe

Helen Wolfe

Teacher Program Manager, Goodstart Early Learning

Helen Wolfe has a keen interest in educational leadership and its role within early childhood settings, having recently finished a Master’s degree on the topic at Macquarie University. Helen works at Goodstart Early Learning as a teacher program manager, having previously worked at Goodstart as an early...

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Alma-Jane ODonnell

Alma-Jane O'Donnell

Senior Child & Family Practitioner for Goodstart Early Learning

Sharon McKinlay

Sharon McKinlay

Early Learning Consultant, Goodstart Early Learning

Keti Ivanoska

Keti Ivanoska

Acting Director and Educational Leader, Goodstart Early Learning

Kylie Romero

Kylie Romero

Early Learning Consultant, Goodstart Early Learning

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