Starting at childcare or kindergarten can be a challenging transition time for families. Children feel separation anxiety, parents worry that their child won’t be cared for in the same way the parents do, and yet others might think that their children cannot flourish without them . In recent times, added pressures on parents make this … Continued
Princesses and fairy dresses, cartoon imaged t-shirts and runners that light up – children love to dress up and parents love to dress them up too. While clothing is one way for both parents and children to express their culture, individuality and personality, the clothes your child wears to long day care and kinder make … Continued
Jumbo Early Education loves that it is a service associated with a good cause beyond providing long day care and kindergarten education. Jumbo engages in corporate social responsibility in the form of donations to The Jim Stynes Foundation which in turn supports a number of carefully chosen charities that benefits disadvantaged young people in Melbourne. … Continued
No matter how big or small, an incident report is a report that specifies any unusual event, injury, trauma and illness. The reporting of ‘bigger’ incidents is obviously necessary, including but not limited to phone calls to parents to collect sick children and updates after advice from medical professionals. However, you may have also had … Continued
Choosing a primary school for your school-ready child can be both an exciting and daunting experience. Much like choosing an education and care service, taking a tour of the school and meeting with the principal can help you with making a decision on the primary school that is the right fit for your child and … Continued
Minimising the spread of germs and keeping children healthy whilst in childcare and kindergarten is challenging at times. Especially in the winter months when cold and flu viruses rear their ugly heads! In order to meet the ‘Quality Area 2’ National Quality Standard – to safeguard and promote children’s health and safety, minimise risks and protect … Continued
What is a helicopter parent anyhow?! The ‘helicopter parent’ buzzword has become immensely popular in recent years. However, while many people use it, its meaning and the implications it has on children’s development are rarely understood. To help us shed some light on this popular concept, psychologist and Jumbo parent, Yulia Bondarenko, explains in this … Continued
A simple switch on how a person views a situation can mean the world of difference. This is true for both children and adults, and as parents and teachers can help children access this switch through the fostering of a growth mindset. ‘Growth mindset’, focuses on the journey, effort and resilience, the harder we try, … Continued
Thinking about preparing for your child’s move from kindergarten to primary school, or “big school” as so many kinder children call it, can be a bit overwhelming. While there are many things to consider, some of the main concerns parents have are how far ahead to start planning and how to make a smooth transition? … Continued
Everyone can be a little bit afraid of the unknown, children most of all. Not knowing what’s coming can cause anxiety, apprehension and shock, all of which are rather unsettling emotions. When things are predictable and consistent, children feel a sense of security and comfort in knowing what’s happening in their world. Routines, using the … Continued