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Like red rubber balls and teddy bears, broccoli refusals, skipping rope, sticky fingers, boo boo kisses, bath time pouts, and nighty night tuck ins, I think cardboard boxes are essential kit for little kids.<\/b>\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

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And the granddaddy of them all are refrigerator boxes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Guess what arrived at my house the other day? (he-he-he!)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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After a day with my grandchildren and a big cardboard box, it got me thinking about why kids love cardboard boxes, and why cardboard boxes are great for kids\u2026 <\/span><\/h4>\n

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Six Learning Dimensions of a Cardboard Box (Refrigerator or Otherwise)<\/b><\/h3>\n

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1. SPATIAL AWARENESS<\/b><\/h4>\n

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Babies do it. Toddlers do it. Preschoolers too. (And I bet more than once you\u2019ve secretly wanted to as well.) The first thing little kids do when confronted with a cardboard box is try to get in it. Cute as this is, there\u2019s actually an important reason why they do this. It\u2019s called Spatial Awareness.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You see,<\/span> in the early years, little ones spend a good deal of time getting to know their own bodies, and with that comes the necessary question \u201chow big am I?\u201d But they\u2019re growing, so the answer to that question keeps changing. <\/span>That\u2019s why kids are constantly testing their own size by crawling in, through, around, over and under things. And cardboard boxes are often the perfect size for this kind of spatial exploration.<\/span><\/p>\n

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2. COMFORT & SECURITY<\/b><\/h4>\n

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There\u2019s also an emotional component to seeking out small spaces. Right from the start, children are soothed by a sense of being bundled up or embraced in mommy\u2019s arms. This need for \u201cdenning\u201d continues throughout childhood (and I would argue throughout life) because in many ways, it\u2019s a subconscious return to the comfort of the womb.<\/span><\/p>\n

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3. EMPOWERMENT<\/b><\/h4>\n

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Imagine what it\u2019s like to always be the smallest person in a room. Everything is sized for big people. In small spaces, kids feel BIG.<\/span> (Sometimes it\u2019s good to be small.)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Likewise, the light-weight construction of a cardboard box enables young children to move and manipulate an object that is bigger than they are. In other words, cardboard yields to their will.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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4. CONTROL<\/b><\/h4>\n

Cardboard boxes make ideal hiding places. And kids love to hide. Now, I haven\u2019t made a scientific study of this, but I believe<\/span> thehiding game may well be the first experience a child has with knowing something you don\u2019t know. <\/span>And I think this is such a powerful idea when we grow up, as adults we intuitively \u201cget it.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Think about it. The hiding game usually begins with an impish grin as she ducks out of sight. Without even thinking about it, you join the game. \u201cHmmm. I wonder where Caitlin is? I can\u2019t see her. Is she under the pillow? No. Is she behind the couch? No. Hmmm. Is she on my head? No\u2026\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Then comes the big surprise! \u201cHere I am!\u201d And of course, the tone in her voice let\u2019s you know she\u2019s got one up on you. What fun! And what a powerful role reversal that is!<\/span><\/p>\n

5. ASENSORY PLAY<\/b><\/h4>\n

I\u2019ve read a lot and I\u2019ve written a lot about the importance of providing children with rich sensory experiences each and every day. Yet \u201c<\/span>asensory\u201d experiences play an important role in sensory development as well.<\/span><\/p>\n

For instance, the humble cardboard box is a great example of an asensory environment. <\/span>The brown color suggests nothing in particular. The smooth sides infer little. The cube structure defines empty space. The subtle smell lacks distraction. The sound of the cardboard folding is muted and music-less. This very LACK of sensory inputs (or perhaps, more accurately said, the subtle nature of the sensory inputs) is an essential contrast to the more powerful and deliberate stimulation we traditionally think of when we talk about \u201csensory play.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This relief from the sensory world may explain, in part, why kids find the confines of a cardboard box so appealing. And of course,<\/span> its very neutrality is the blank-slate upon which children so easily imprint their imaginations\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

6. IMAGINATION<\/b><\/h4>\n

Much as been written about this, but for my money, the minimalist<\/span> Not A Box<\/span><\/i>, by Antoinette Portis says all that needs to be said on the subject.<\/span><\/p>\n

Introducing A Big Cardboard Box For the record, turning a box into a plaything is an eco-friendly first lesson is waste-not, want-not. So when you have the opportunity, try encouraging preschoolers to think about the concept of reusing things for other purposes. For instance, you might explain the purpose of packaging \u2014 that the box was designed to protect the product so that it wouldn\u2019t get scratched. But that doesn\u2019t mean that\u2019s the only thing you can do with a box. Then wonder aloud\u2026 \u201cI wonder what we could do with this big box? What do you think?\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Children\u2019s natural curiosity should take over, but if the size of the thing is a bit overwhelming, you might want to encourage a few ideas to get her started, and before you know it, you won\u2019t be able to get her out of it!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Big Box Ideas? If you\u2019ve got a great big cardboard box idea you\u2019ve tried with your kids, I\u2019d love to hear about it! Please post your link here in the comments section. Thanks so much.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Enjoy!<\/span><\/p>\n

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You\u2019re surrounded by things you\u2019ve never seen before and it\u2019s all so fascinating, you must\u2026 absolutely must\u2026 try it all.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h4><b>Why? Cuz-It\u2019s-There…<\/b><\/h4>\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And so you do.\u00a0 With reckless abandon, you scoot from one thing to the next touching and tasting it all.\u00a0 Some things you like. Others not. But you are not dissuaded. What matters is you\u2019ve got to try\u2026 try\u2026 try it all!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h3><b>Welcome to the land of cuz it\u2019s there!<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” _i=”0″ _address=”1.0.0″ custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/imaginechildcare.com.au\/the-junction\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2019\/05\/Toronto12.jpg” align=”center” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.29.1″ animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”left” hover_enabled=”0″ _i=”0″ _address=”1.0.0.0″]<br \/>\n[\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.29.1″][et_pb_column _builder_version=”3.29.1″ type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.29.1″ hover_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And then, one day, it happens. You\u2019ve tried everything within reach.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now what?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And then you look up. EUREKA! There\u2019s a whole world above you full of new and shiny things just waiting to be tried!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ah, but how to get there? You need some \u201cvert.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And so you get some.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By sheer force of will, your arms follow your eyes, reaching out to that higher promised land.\u00a0 Not wanting to be left behind, your legs find strength you didn\u2019t know they had. Suddenly, you\u2019re two feet taller than you were a moment ago and a whole new world is now yours for the taking!<\/span><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><b>Why? Cuz-It\u2019s-There!!<\/b><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h3><b>THE ROAD TO INDEPENDENT LEARNING<\/b><\/h3>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By nature, kids at any age are the world\u2019s most intrepid explorers and original experimenters.\u00a0 They take nothing at face value, probing, challenging, trying, and testing everyone and everything they encounter. And that\u2019s exactly the way nature meant them to be, because\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trying is how kids learn, and even more, how they come to <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">understand<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/h4>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><b>It\u2019s that simple.<\/b><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, we all know that The Road to Independent Learning through the random Land of Cuz-It\u2019s-There has its smooth patches and rough spots.\u00a0 But in recent years, with the trend towards over-protectionism, well intentioned as it may be, it appears we\u2019ve all focused more on the bumps in the road than the eye-opening vistas the journey provides.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which brings us to the age-old, inevitable parental crossroad:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How do I let my child go forth and try while keeping him safe from harm?\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And before you sit forward in your chair and think I\u2019ve got the answer in a bottle you can buy, sit back.\u00a0 I don\u2019t. Safety has to be your decision, day by day, situation by situation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, I would like to offer up the classic, classroom principle of Pause-Prompt-Praise as food for thought\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h3><b>PAUSE \u2022 PROMPT \u2022 PRAISE<\/b><\/h3>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><b>PAUSE.<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing your child as you do, when you see a potential problem \u2014 and it is NOT IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS \u2014 pause for a moment before reacting. For instance, your child may get himself stuck on a piece playground equipment. Again, if it\u2019s not an immediate hazard, give your child time to think and watch to see if he can work it out for himself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>PROMPT.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then, if you feel the need to step in, do so. Trying not to do it for him, gently prompt ways to solve the situation, offering a helping hand as needed. In other words, put yourself in the role of the helper, not leader.\u00a0 For instance, you might say \u201cI wonder how we can help you get unstuck. What if I hold your arms while you lift your leg?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>PRAISE<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the situation resolves itself, praise the actions your child took to solve it.\u00a0 And be specific. \u201cWell done\u201d doesn\u2019t tell him what to do the next time. 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Are Kids Impatient?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”section” module_class=”free-background-overlay” _builder_version=”3.29.1″ background_color=”#000000″ background_image=”https:\/\/imaginechildcare.com.au\/the-junction\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2019\/05\/Merewether12.jpg” custom_padding=”65px|10px|65px|10px|true|” custom_padding_tablet=”50px||50px|” custom_padding_phone=”|||” hover_enabled=”0″ custom_css_before=”background: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);” locked=”off” bb_built=”1″ _i=”0″ _address=”0″][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”26px|0px|28px|0px” custom_padding_tablet=”|||” custom_padding_phone=”|||” animation_style=”slide” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0″ 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But like every parent, you already know what\u2019s coming\u2026 the fidgeting, the fussing, the fooling around, and the falling apart.<\/span><\/h3>\n<h2>\n<\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have just entered The Impatient Zone.<\/span><\/h2>\n<h2>\n<\/h2>\n<h4><b>WHY ARE KIDS IMPATIENT?<\/b><\/h4>\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<h5><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, before you allow this to become a test of your patience, know this\u2026<\/span><\/h5>\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kids are impatient because \u201cnow\u201d is all they know.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You see, without a lot life experience and nascent memory skills, little ones have no real sense of the concept of \u201cpast.\u201d Without understanding \u201cpast\u201d there is no understanding of the more complex concept of \u201cfuture.\u201d Without \u201cfuture,\u201d there is no understanding of waiting. And it\u2019s the waiting part that takes patience.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For young children time isn\u2019t real because it\u2019s not tangible. They can\u2019t see it, hear it, taste it, smell it, or touch it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For instance, ask any two year old what she did yesterday and chances are you\u2019ll get a blank stare. Ask her if she went to the circus yesterday, and she\u2019ll tell you all about it. She remembers the circus. She simply doesn\u2019t understand that it happened yesterday.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For time-strapped parents, it\u2019s hard to imagine the very thing that rules every minute of your day can be so illusive \u2013 so NOT-real \u2013 to your child.\u00a0 So let\u2019s talk about how time comes into focus for little ones\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<h4><b>HOW KIDS LEARN ABOUT TIME<\/b><\/h4>\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><b>MAKING IT REAL.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 Kids learn about time by moving through it. At first it may be noticing the difference between day and night \u2014 light and dark. Next, she may begin to associate time with routine, everyday things. For instance, breakfast, lunch, and dinner are regular, time-based events that make time tangible for her.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><b>LEARNING SEQUENCE.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 Next comes the idea of the passage of time when she begins to grasp \u201cbefore\u201d and \u201cafter.\u201d Putting on your socks before you put on your shoes is the very beginning of sequencing, which will later unlock abstract concepts such as \u201cpast\u201d and \u201cfuture.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><b>TIME MEASUREMENT.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 Actual increments of time \u2014 seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, etc. \u2014 are far more sophisticated concepts that will come to her with experience and language acquisition\u2026 dare I say it\u2026 over time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><b>TELLING TIME.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 And finally, the ability to read the clock will emerge as she begins to recognize and understand numbers and number sequencing, and relating those numbers to the time-based events in her life.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><b>TALKING TIME.\u00a0 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like so many things in a young child\u2019s life, time concepts unfold naturally through everyday experiences and the words she hears from you. So choosing your words about time is important. After all, what does \u201cin a minute\u201d mean to a little one who doesn\u2019t yet understand how long a minute actually is.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<h5><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some of the time-based words we use casually in everyday conversation. Try to imagine what these actually mean to your child\u2026\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><b>Soon \u2022 as soon as \u2022 shortly \u2022 almost \u2022 just about \u2022 not long \u2022 later \u2022 in a second \u2022 in a moment \u2022 in a minute \u2022 in five minutes \u2022 in a while \u2022 just a minute \u2022 not now \u2022 until \u2022 not until \u2022 before \u2022 during \u2022 while \u2022 after \u2022 yesterday \u2022 today \u2022 tomorrow \u2022 next week \u2022 next month \u2022 last week \u2022 last month \u2022 since \u2022 once \u2022 never<\/b><\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is there any wonder they get impatient?<\/span><\/h3>\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To help your child get an understanding of time, she has to get a \u201cfeel\u201d for it. And one of the things you can do to help that process is to make sure you\u2019re saying what you mean. Use time language that is specific, contextual, and descriptive. A few examples\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>\n<\/h2>\n<p><b>\u201cI\u2019LL PLAY SOON.\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 Choose a specific time then set an egg timer, explaining that when it rings, it will be time to play.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><b>\u201cI\u2019LL PLAY LATER.\u201d <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you can\u2019t be specific, put time in context, such as, \u201cI\u2019ll play later, after dinner.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><b>\u201cI\u2019LL PLAY TOMORROW.\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> When you\u2019re not sure your child will understand an abstract time concept, describe it, such as, \u201cAfter we wake up in the morning, it will be tomorrow and then I\u2019ll play with you.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<h5><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, I can\u2019t promise you that precision language will keep you out of The Impatient Zone entirely. But a little clarity and lot of patience and understanding on your part may make those trips through \u201cThe Zone\u201d easier to navigate.<\/span><\/h5>\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<h4><b>TIME PROMISES<\/b><\/h4>\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And one last note. When you say you\u2019ll be there \u201cin a minute,\u201d be there in a minute. If you show up 10 minutes later, you run the risk of confusing her. She may begin to sense that one minute is 10 times longer than it actually is.<\/span><\/h3>\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But even more, when you show up when you say you will, you\u2019re teaching her the importance of keeping your word.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And on that subject, every minute counts.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<h4><b>MINUTE MOVES!<\/b><\/h4>\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><b>SET UP.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don\u2019t have one, I strongly suggest going out and buying an egg timer. 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Some kids just seem to prefer making a mess inside (or staring at devices) rather than exploring the great outdoors.<\/b><\/h2>\n<h2>\n<\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It used to be easy for our parents to just \u2018kick us out\u2019 to play because we were in the habit of playing outside. We are all creatures of habit and our kids are no different.\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The habitual way of living gets entrenched (although kids seem to resist healthy habits around eating, cleaning teeth and going to bed). If playing inside has been a frequent occurrence in your house, it becomes like the social norm of your family.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><b>Changing social norms can happen however it takes some time and effort.<\/b><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I would suggest first, come clean as parents and have a family meeting expressing your concerns that the kids have too much time inside, which is seeing the house as a playground. Mention that it\u2019s healthy for them to play outside in the fresh air (I would avoid mentioning the risks of obesity, poor self-regulation and developmental delays that come with too much time on screens, or being sedentary \u2013 heck they are just kids.)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then I\u2019d ask for suggestions on how to \u2018spark\u2019 up the outside play possibilities. Some creative kids will come up with great ideas while others may just roll their eyes.<\/span><\/h4>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When change happens too much too quickly it\u2019s normal for everyone to push back. So start in small ways \u2013 maybe as a family have a picnic or high tea outside and also invite extra kids over to double the fun. Given your kids may be used to being around you inside, they may need your presence outside, while they are in transition. Maybe do some weeding, hang out washing, peel the potatoes for dinner or have your cuppa while somewhere nearby.<\/span><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h3><b>The first foray needs to be something really attention-grabbing, almost guaranteed to be a winner \u2013 so think really engaging, messy, noisy or silly.\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on age it could be a version of going on a \u2018bear hunt\u2019, a treasure hunt, a slip n slide, a water balloon fight, or having loads of soft balls around, set up a shop or any real experience where they pretend to be grownups.<\/span><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Essentially you need to create an attention-seeking experience that trumps being inside, as kids are wired to create play opportunities that make the neurotransmitters dopamine and endorphins.<\/span><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When they have equipment that is already built like cubbies or forts, they are unable to move them around and sometimes this can stifle their creativity and enjoyment. Having freedom to move, play and create are the real secrets to engaging play anywhere. Start thinking along the line of \u2018loose parts\u2019 play theory, which might involve bringing old tyres, ropes, bamboo sticks, old sheets, river rocks, lengths of poly pipe, bits of wood or any number of treasures into the back yard \u2026 trust me this will magically draw children outside.<\/span><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Old sinks make easy mud kitchens, planks of wood become construction sites and getting piles of sand or dry mud can also be just too enticing. Building teepees and creating racetracks or jumps for bikes can also lure children, even older kids outdoors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cardboard boxes can be amazingly successful, as they can become almost anything. Making a city can take weeks and can have your kids wanting to bring friends and family over to admire their amazing work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h4><b>Essentially to get your kids outside you need to progressively \u2018nudge\u2019 them with love and enthusiasm. As they break the habit of indoor play, they\u2019ll start to embrace the outdoors.<\/b><\/h4>\n<h2>\n<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source: Dent, M. (2018, February 23). 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It\u2019s the first day however things go wrong and your child protests loudly when it\u2019s time for you to say goodbye.<\/b><\/h2>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many children experience anxiety when starting a new child care arrangement whether it be a new centre, new room or new educator but there is plenty you can do to make the transition as stress free as possible for you and your child.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.29.1″ _i=”1″ _address=”0.0.1″][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/imaginechildcare.com.au\/the-junction\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2019\/08\/J-siblings-hugging.jpg” _builder_version=”3.29.1″ hover_enabled=”0″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.1.0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.29.1″ _i=”1″ _address=”0.1″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.29.1″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.1.0″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.29.1″ hover_enabled=”0″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.1.0.0″]<\/p>\n<p><b>Here are a few tips to help your child settle in to a new environment:<\/b><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prepare your child by talking to them in advance, tell them where they will be going, what they will be doing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take your child to visit the provider on a few occasions before you need to leave them for the first time. 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Your child may find it easier to adjust to a particular care situation having a favoured toy to hold when feeling anxious or upset.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try and allocate enough time so you aren\u2019t rushing to sign in and settle your child into an activity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay attention to your own body language when saying good bye to your child. If you\u2019re feeling uncertain about the new arrangement you could be conveying some of your own anxiety to your child.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resist the temptation to sneak out the door while your child isn\u2019t looking. You\u2019ll simply create more problems for both of you. Fearing that you\u2019re going to disappear again, your child may become unwilling to let you out of sight for a minute \u2013 even when you are at home.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your child reacts strongly see if your partner or a trusted friend can drop the child off instead. They might actually be protesting your departure more than the particular child care environment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask your child\u2019s carer if they can provide insights about the problem. For instance maybe the child doesn\u2019t like one of the other children in the group or is having difficulty settling down for an afternoon nap.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consistency is important so stick to a routine. Avoid making other changes to your child\u2019s routine while getting used to a new child care arrangement. For example this would not be a good time to move them from a cot to a bed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accept the fact that it takes time for young children to adjust to a new child care setting and some children take longer than others.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.29.1″ fb_built=”1″ _i=”0″ _address=”0″][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”3.29.1″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0″][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”3.29.1″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.29.1″ hover_enabled=”0″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0.0″] You\u2019ve just started your child in care. 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Tantrums"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.29.1″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.29.1″ column_structure=”3_5,2_5″][et_pb_column _builder_version=”3.29.1″ type=”3_5″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.29.1″ hover_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><b>What is a tantrum?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h3>A tantrum is the expression of a young child\u2019s frustration with the challenges of the moment. Perhaps your toddler is having trouble figuring something out or completing a specific task.<\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column _builder_version=”3.29.1″ type=”2_5″][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.29.1″ src=”https:\/\/imaginechildcare.com.au\/the-junction\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2019\/05\/Peek-a-book-baby-768×576.jpg” hover_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.29.1″][et_pb_column _builder_version=”3.29.1″ type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.29.1″ hover_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maybe your toddler can\u2019t find the words to express his or her thoughts or feelings. Whatever the challenge, frustration with the situation might trigger anger \u2014 resulting in a temper tantrum.<\/span><\/h4>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider this: Most toddlers have a limited vocabulary. Parents might understand what a toddler says only some of the time. Strangers understand even less. When your child wants to tell you something and you don\u2019t understand \u2014 or you don\u2019t comply with your child\u2019s wishes \u2014 no doubt you will have a tantrum on your hands. If your child is thirsty, hungry or tired, his or her threshold for frustration is likely to be even lower \u2014 and a tantrum more likely.<\/span><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h4><b>Strategies to reduce tantrums<\/b><\/h4>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There might be no fool-proof way to prevent tantrums, but there\u2019s plenty you can do to encourage good behaviour in even the youngest children.<\/span><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Be consistent<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Establish a daily routine so that your child knows what to expect. Stick to the routine as much as possible, including nap time and bedtime. It\u2019s also important to set reasonable limits and follow them consistently.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Plan ahead<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you need to run errands, go when your child isn\u2019t likely to be hungry or tired. If you\u2019re expecting to wait in line, pack a small toy or snack to occupy your child.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Encourage your child to use words<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Young children understand many more words than they\u2019re able to express. If you\u2019re child isn\u2019t speaking clearly yet, look out for cues. The more easily your child can communicate with you, the less likely you are to struggle with tantrums. As your child gets older, help him or her put feelings into words.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Let your child make choices<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. To give your toddler a sense of control, let him or her make appropriate choices. \u201cTell me, would you like to wear your red shirt or your blue shirt?\u201d \u201c,Today, would you like to eat strawberries or bananas?\u201d \u201cWould you like to read a book or build a tower with your blocks?\u201d Then compliment your child on his or her choices. Remember to keep the choices limited, otherwise it\u2019s just information overload.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Praise good behaviour<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Offer extra attention when your child behaves well. Give your child a hug or tell your child how proud you are when he or she shares toys, follows directions, and so on. Let your child catch you role modelling this type of behaviour.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Use distraction to change your child\u2019s focus<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you sense frustration brewing, try to distract your child. Suggest a new activity or change location. Say something funny or start singing a favourite song.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Avoid situations likely to trigger tantrums<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If your child begs for toys or treats when you shop, steer clear of \u201ctemptation island\u201d full of eye-level goodies. If your toddler acts up in restaurants, make reservations so that you won\u2019t have to wait \u2014 or choose restaurants that offer quick service.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.29.1″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.29.1″ column_structure=”3_5,2_5″][et_pb_column _builder_version=”3.29.1″ type=”3_5″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.29.1″ hover_enabled=”0″] What is a tantrum?   A tantrum is the expression of a young child\u2019s frustration with the challenges of the moment. 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Amidst the festivities, we are often left feeling fatigued and ready to escape to a tropical island for some rest and relaxation.<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column _builder_version=”3.29.1″ type=”1_3″][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.29.1″ src=”https:\/\/imaginechildcare.com.au\/the-junction\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2019\/12\/download-1.jpg” hover_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.29.1″][et_pb_column _builder_version=”3.29.1″ type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.29.1″ hover_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a time when it becomes even more important to take some time out to look after yourself and your nearest and dearest, and to be aware of the often-overlooked dangers of the festive season. \u2018Dangers?\u2019 you may ask. \u2018What dangers?\u2019 Here are some that we have come up with:\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h4><strong>1. Food\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the office Christmas party to the family lunch, the festive season is a time when food is often over-abundant, and we tell ourselves that abandoning our usual healthy(ish) eating patterns is entirely acceptable. While food is certainly a big part of social engagement, there are some simple ways to curb your excesses. It can be as simple as eating more slowly, skipping dessert occasionally, removing the skin from your portion of the Christmas turkey, or choosing the grilled chicken breast and salad rather than the burger-with-the-lot. Everything in moderation!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h4><strong>2. Alcohol\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We all know that too much alcohol will leave us with a sore head and potentially some regrets the next day, but aside from its effects on our liver, head and mood, alcohol-related harms can have wide-ranging impacts on others. Alcohol-related assaults and drink-driving offences increase over the Christmas and New Year period, so remind yourself and your friends to have that extra glass of water between alcoholic drinks, and please leave the car at home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h4><strong>3. Water safety and risk-taking\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Days at the beach are one of the things which we most look forward to as the weather warms up. Protect yourself and your family by always swimming between the red-and-yellow flags, never leaving your children or your belongings unattended at the beach, obeying beach signs and lifeguards\u2019 instructions, and avoiding risky activities like jumping off rocks and swimming under the influence of alcohol.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h4><strong>4. Loneliness\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While Christmas is often seen as a time to connect with friends and loved ones, for many people it can feel the opposite. Many of us can feel isolated from our social and family networks during this time, whether it\u2019s because of conflict, distance or loss. If you are feeling lonely, take some time to engage in some self-care, whether that means taking yourself out to see a film, to do some exercise or to do something simply for the sake of enjoying yourself; for example, having a massage or taking yourself out for lunch.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t be afraid to reach out- often you\u2019ll find that those around you are all too happy to lend an ear, or some time. Similarly, if you think that someone around you might be left on their lonesome this Christmas, reach out! Your offer will almost always be very much appreciated.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h4><strong>5. Heat\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While our European counterparts are more concerned about slipping on icy footpaths, in Australia the Christmas period is often the hottest of the year. While we\u2019re out enjoying ourselves, the dangers of sunburn, dehydration and heat stroke are often the last things on our minds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can protect yourself and your family by keeping plenty of drinking water on hand, applying sunscreen half an hour before going out in the sun and re-applying every two hours, following the principles of \u2018Slip on a shirt, Slop on some sunscreen, Slap on a shirt, Wrap on some sunglasses and Seek shade.\u2019\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h4><strong>6. Toys<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While gift-giving is exciting and the joy your children experience when opening their Christmas presents is palpable and wonderful, it\u2019s important to remember that little mouths, curious minds and small toy parts don\u2019t mix. Be sure to avoid leaving your children unattended with sharp or dangerous toys or household objects, and to keep a very close eye on them if and when they are playing with toys comprised of small parts which might be easily swallowed or inhaled; for example lego, build-your-own kits and small-part play equipment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We hope that all of our wonderful families and friends have a happy and safe festive season!\u00a0 We\u2019re looking forward to continuing to care for your and your family in the new year and beyond.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.29.1″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.29.1″ column_structure=”2_3,1_3″][et_pb_column _builder_version=”3.29.1″ type=”2_3″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.29.1″ hover_enabled=”0″] The festive season is a time filled with Christmas cheer, abundant food and drink and a seemingly endless stream of social engagements and Christmas parties. 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