Prosody Blog
Prosody is the pitch and tone of the human voice. It is the very essence of connection. Our blog hosts articles and stories dedicated to innovation, research and practice with children and young people.
A wake-up call for Australian early education: the need for comprehensive reform
‘A wake-up call for Australian early education: the need for comprehensive reform’ blog article was written by Hanif Reza Jaberipour, Senior Advisor, Parenting and Early Years Program at Australian Childhood Foundation. Ten years ago, when I came to Australia as an early childhood educator, I had an idealised vision of the Australian early childhood education …
Read MoreMusical Opportunities: Supporting Children with Trauma
‘Musical Opportunities: Supporting Children with Trauma’ blog article was written by Nina Moffatt, Senior Consultant, Parenting and Early Years Program at Australian Childhood Foundation. Music has long been a part of human history, and similarly to genetics, language and culture, music and songs are often passed down from one generation to the next. Our parents …
Read MoreToxic Stress and Trauma in the Early Years
Toxic stress and trauma for infants is painful. In today's entry, Dr Joe Tucci and Janise Mitchell talk about the impact of trauma on infants, exploring why this professionals can benefit from trauma-informed knowledge and training when working with children in the early years.
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