Starting school is a big milestone—for children and their families. Whether it’s the first year of primary school or a new school altogether, the transition can be exciting, emotional, and sometimes overwhelming. The good news? There’s a lot families can do to ease the adjustment and help kids feel confident, calm, and ready to learn. …
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In the whirlwind of modern life, it’s easy to overlook the quiet, everyday moments that shape a child’s future. Yet, science and experience agree: the most powerful influence on a young child’s learning, development, and behaviour is the connection they share with their carers* – their parents, family & educators. At Kinda-Mindi we have been …
In today’s tech world, children are introduced to screens almost from birth. While digital devices offer convenience and entertainment, their impact on children aged 0–5 years—especially in areas like brain development, social skills, language acquisition, and emotional regulation—is a growing concern among researchers and pediatric experts. Brain Development The first five years of life …
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Raising a child is one of life’s most important and challenging responsibilities. Every parent wants their child to thrive—academically, emotionally, and socially. While the early childhood environment & school plays a significant role, the real foundation of success is built at home. Simple, consistent habits can have a profound impact on a child’s well-being and …
Setting Your Child Up for Success: Building Healthy Foundations at Home Read More »
Body safety discussions can be daunting at times. As a parent we often wonder what do we say? When do we say it? Is my child too young? Body safety conversations can actually be really positive, simple and even occur daily, empowering your child to understand their personal safety, boundaries and who to talk to …
Can you believe …. 90% of brain development happens by age 5 (Heckman, 2011, Zero to Three, 2014) From birth children are developing the knowledge and skills that are important foundations for later literacy development, even though it may be some time before they will develop the skills to read, write and verbally communicate in …
Why Literacy development is important & how screentime might be harming this Read More »
It’s starting to cool down and these crisp autumn mornings will soon be cold winter days… but should that stop or limit our outdoor play? Definitely not! I understand we might think it’s best to keep our children inside as cold weather may cause illness. However, the opposite is true. There are significant benefits of time …
Children’s behaviour …. one of the world’s most interesting phenomenon and it has been researched for decades! Over the years, we have seen increased challenging behaviours with many perspectives & theories as to why. With the introduction and high use of technology, increased consumption of preservatives and possibly ‘too much’ information out there about the …
Being well prepared for school encompasses more than literacy and numeracy such as stencils and writing names. Additionally, the transition to school does not need to be a separate part of the program. As educators, we emphasise building children’s resilience and self-help skills, developing their confidence and respect, as well as their relationship and communication …
The Transition to School – What makes my child ready? Read More »
Being an educator is a privilege. We understand leaving your child in care can be extremely overwhelming and stressful. Seeking reassurance about your child’s safety is expected and actually encouraged. Kinda-Mindi strives to ensure all children are safe & protected and has a zero tolerance against any form of abuse against a child. This is …
