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The question of whether early childhood education truly makes a lasting difference has been studied more extensively than almost any other topic in education. The answer, supported by decades of longitudinal research across multiple countries, is unequivocal: quality...
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Not all stress is created equal when it comes to brain development. While some stress is normal and even beneficial for growing brains, toxic stress – prolonged, severe adversity without adequate adult support – can have lasting effects on brain...
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A holistic approach to early childhood development recognises that children are not a collection of separate domains – cognitive, physical, social, emotional – that can be developed independently. They are integrated beings whose development across all...
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Tracking children’s wellbeing is essential for identifying needs, planning responsive care, and demonstrating quality. Yet wellbeing has traditionally been treated as subjective and unmeasurable – something educators sense rather than document. Modern...
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Wellbeing in early childhood is multidimensional – it encompasses far more than physical health or the absence of illness. To truly understand and support a child’s wellbeing, we need to observe and track multiple dimensions that together create a...
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The idea that children need to sit still to learn is one of the most persistent – and harmful – myths in education. Research overwhelmingly shows the opposite: physical activity enhances learning, attention, memory, and cognitive function. For young...
