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Child Care News for Parents & Carers
February 27, 2019 |
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Welcome, this week a French study has revealed that children who attend formal care, such as a child care centre, develop better social skills than those who don't, and we look at the slow parenting movement which implores families to 'Slow Down!'
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The benefits of formal care
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Informal child-minders, like babysitters and grandparents have much to offer when it comes to caring for young children, but now a French study has suggested that tots who attend quality centre-based child care may develop better social skills and behaviour than those who don't.
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Slow parenting and the move towards mindfulness
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The British government first urged its citizens to 'keep calm and carry on' back in 1939 and 80 years on, this measured approach is helping many parents to find a healthy balance in their busy lives.
By focusing on mindfulness and adopting a calmer, slower parenting style, plenty of mums and dads now feel less stressed, more engaged with their children and generally happier.
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