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 MoreThe art of presence: the moment-by-moment journey into mindfulness
‘The art of presence: the moment-by-moment journey into mindfulness’ blog article was written by Jo Newbold, Senior Consultant, Parenting and Early Years Program at Australian Childhood Foundation. With the ever-increasing demands of life, we are constantly being pushed and pulled in many directions. A full life, enriched with multiple experiences, can be a blessing. In …
Read MoreFamily soup
‘Family soup’ blog article was written by Pat Jewell, Program Manager, Parenting and Early Years Program at Australian Childhood Foundation. In a Bringing Up Great Kids parent group, one father shared his idea that being in a family is like being part of a family soup, where each will have its own ingredients that make …
Read MoreLiving is learning and children learn through living
‘Living is learning and children learn through living’ blog article was written by Chris Hutchinson, Senior Consultant, Parenting and Early Years Program at Australian Childhood Foundation. The first years of life are the foundation for all later growth, development and learning. The most important early learning happens through day-to-day life experiences. Every experience counts! Babies …
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