Author: Mary Ann HOODSenior Lecturer, Yew Chung College of Early Childhood Education We live in a digital age and children are growing up in a digital world. As such, we cannot escape the reality of screens in our lives. Screens are everywhere. Waiting for the bus, there is a screen telling us what time the […]
Author: Mary Ann HOODSenior Lecturer, Yew Chung College of Early Childhood Education Have you ever wondered when your baby will recognise and know their own name? A baby’s name is one of the first very special gifts that they receive from their families. All cultures have practices or traditions about the naming of a baby.
Author: Mary Ann HOODSenior Lecturer, Yew Chung College of Early Childhood Education A baby’s emotional development can be supported through reading even before birth. Yes, you read correctly. An unborn baby can already hear sounds from around 20 weeks and they can hear the soothing sounds of the voice of someone reading to them, even
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Author: Mel WAGENAAREducational psychologist, Teacher and Mother, South Africa Grab at being a dad – this is not a supporting role or for Father’s Day only! A dad isn’t just a background figure. He should also not be the sole voice of authority or used as a bogeyman threat for non-compliance. Conversely, dads ought not to
Author: Mel WAGENAAR Educational Psychologist, Teacher and Mother, South Africa If I had a dollar for every time a newly minted young mother asked me: “Is this normal?” I would currently be listening to the ocean, lying on a perfumed beach towel! I do not allow much airtime to the word “normal” in my practice
