From our YD OEC Chaplain, Miss Carina... How often do our kids feel afraid of something? It can be all sorts of things; the dark, animals, being alone, or even unknown situations. These things can cause anxiety and fear that can sometimes be crippling. We are humans...
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How to guide your child using their love languages…
From the desk of our Chaplain Miss Simone... DISCIPLINE is not a dirty word: you can guide AND love your child Attitudes and beliefs around discipline have changed drastically (thankfully) since I was a child and have continued to evolve since I parented young...
Helping kids learn an appreciation for nature…
Life is so busy, that sometimes we forget to take a breath and appreciate nature. The children have been learning how God made this beautiful world that we live in and it really is amazing. From the smallest animals, to biggest waterfalls. He made the planets and...
Reading with your child
Book week this year was amazing! Your kids and their teachers looked fabulous! We enjoyed finding ‘Wally’ in the playgrounds, matching ‘Things’ together, whizzing around the playground with our share of ‘Harry’s’ and so many more amazing costumes. Are you a reader? Do...
The 5 Love Languages of Children
Carina Pedro Matthew 22: 37-39: “Jesus replied: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.This is the first and greatest commandment.And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.” When we read this...
Your brain loves music…
Your brain loves music... like Willy Wonka loves chocolate... Yum! Miss Fanak from our Emmanuel OSHC Centre thought this article might "resonate" with some... brain growth, language skills, math skills, memory, attention, concentration, social skills and the list...
Money does not grow on trees…
Money does not grow on trees With the cost of living going up at the moment, it’s an ideal time to start teaching our kids about money. There are lots of resources out there that help us do this. One resource to recommend is The Barefoot Investor For Families....
Talking to our kids
So often, in today’s society, we are really busy and worried that we aren’t doing or providing enough to ensure that our children are ready for school. An easy way to make the most of our time with our children, is to have conversations. Talking to our kids at every...
Nurturing Children’s Spiritual Development
Have you ever wondered how to nurture your child’s spiritual development? At school, your child’s physical, emotional, cognitive and social development are a large part of their everyday curriculum. And as parents we learn how to nurture our children in these areas...
‘Building your child’s self-esteem’
Does your child struggle with self-esteem issues? Helping your child value themselves is a crucial role that is shared between educators, parents and anyone investing in our next generation. There are some great books and online resources out there that can be a great...