The Early Years & Childcare Blog
Expert insights, practical tips, creative activities, ideas and inspiration to enhance your early years practice—explore it all on the Cheqdin Blog.
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December 17, 2021
Why is mindfulness important in the early years?
Virtually every educator understands the importance of the first five years of development. Rapid brain development lays a foundation for health, wellness, and happiness....
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December 03, 2021
How to Talk to Your Children About Loss and Grief
Learning how to deal with grief is a difficult but important part of childhood development. From losing pets to grandparents, early childhood experiences of loss help set...
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November 17, 2021
7 Ways Childcare Providers Can Fight Climate Change
Although we've all heard the term climate change, few people actually know what it truly means. Even fewer people understand these changes' impact on our environm...
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October 28, 2021
Trick-or-treating in 2021 for Pre-schoolers
Halloween is a favourite holiday for children, with many parts of the world participating in the fun and festivity. The tradition dates back to the 16th century, with sli...
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October 14, 2021
Mental Health in Early Years
When a child is mentally healthy, they'll reach emotional, physical, and developmental milestones. They can develop healthy social skills and acquire proper coping me...
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September 30, 2021
Creche Management Software: The Next Big Thing in Creche Management
In higher demand than ever before, Creches satisfy a specific need that has otherwise been unavailable in the childcare setting. Unlike daycare centres, a creche is a day...
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September 10, 2021
12 Ways to Encourage Healthy Eating in the Early Years
Most adults know that healthy eating is essential for optimal health. We understand that drinking plenty of water, eating nutritious food, and watching what we put into o...
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August 23, 2021
The Ins and Outs of Scaffolding in Early Years
It seems like there are countless teaching methods designed to help children navigate what they learn thoroughly and effectively. Understanding these methodologies can he...
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August 12, 2021
How Customisable Online Registration Forms are Changing the Childcare Industry
With the pandemic persisting for well over a year, the world has changed. We’ve started into a startling new reality of health and safety standards that never exist...
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July 28, 2021
Sensory Play in The Early Years
Any activity that stimulates a child’s senses can be referred to as sensory play. From splashing their hands during bath time to feeling different textures in a &ld...
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