Many children around the world now have a digital footprint before they can even walk! Their pictures and videos are featured on their families’ social media channels or even their own dedicated pages managed by their families. But what are the risks involved? At what point does it become ‘sharenting’? And do educators have a […]
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Music and inclusion
You’ve probably heard it said many times that music is good for children; and unlike vitamins or broccoli, it also ‘tastes’ good! Researchers in recent years have been building up a convincing case, showing that music eases stress, stimulates brain development, aids memory and spatial awareness, supports communication and language development and promotes a sense […]
One in five early childhood educators plan to leave the profession
Susan Irvine, Queensland University of Technology; Jennifer Sumsion; Jo Lunn, Queensland University of Technology, and Karen Thorpe, Queensland University of Technology Despite lip service being paid to the importance of early education, little is being done to encourage early education staff to stay in the profession. One in five early childhood educators plans to leave […]