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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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Fear of the dark

My four year old is scared of the dark and needs us to stay with him while he goes to sleep and then comes into our room (and bed) when he wakes at night. It is legitimate fear and need for comfort but on the down side noone is getting any sleep! What should we do?

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?

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

Keti Ivanoska

Keti Ivanoska

Acting Director and Educational Leader, Goodstart Early Learning

Keti Ivanoska has been in early learning for the past 10 years. Her teaching career started after completing her certificate III in Children’s Services and she was employed at Mill Park in Victoria. Keti continued her studies and completed her Diploma in Children’s Services while working full time and became the...

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Jane De Vita

Jane De Vita

Early Learning Consultant, Goodstart Early Learning

Jennifer Dick

Dr Rebecca English

Dr Rebecca English

Lecturer, Faculty of Education (QUT)

Dr Susan Moloney

Director of Paediatrics Gold Coast University Hospital

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