Parenting Advice

Tips for Supporting Fussy Eaters

4th February 2023

Guardian St Kilda South Teacher, Kendall, shares her experiences and tips for supporting, educating and encouraging fussy eaters.

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8 Ways to Support Curious and Creative Children

29th January 2023

Learning doesn't just stop in the classroom, read on to discover how you can support your child’s curiosity and creativity every single day.

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Getting Muddy With It | Mud Play

18th January 2023

During sensory play activities such as mud play, children are learning to be pioneers in their own learning. Learn more about the benefits of sensory play!

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What to expect from the first week at childcare

10th January 2023

The Educators at Guardian take the following steps to ensure each child's first week of childcare is as seamless as possible.

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Centre Ratings: What Do They Mean?

2nd January 2023

Understanding the National Quality Standard and how centres are rated helps families make decisions around the type of care they want for their children.

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Experiments to try at home with your family!

30th December 2022

Here, the Guardian Tempe team shares three of the children’s favourite experiments, all of which can be done easily in the comfort of your own home. 

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How to Stay SunSmart This Summer

18th December 2022

15 minutes in the sun can overexpose your precious skin to UV and put you at risk of damage. Here are a few ways to stay SunSmart! Find out more!

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Tips to Prepare Your Child for the Transition From Childcare to School

28th November 2022

The teams at our Augustine Heights and Underwood Centres share their practical tips to prepare your child for the transition from childcare to school.

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More Time with Your Child and Other Benefits of CBD Childcare

8th November 2022

Due to COVID-19 our working routines and childcare needs have changed. Our CBD Childcare Centres are changing with you.

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Understanding and Including Children with Autism

27th September 2022

At Guardian, we aim to give children with Autism as many opportunities to be included & have the same early learning experience as everyone else. Read more!

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Tips for Creating Inviting Environments for Children

23rd August 2022

At Guardian, our carefully planned childcare environments inspire curiosity, foster creativity and support discovery with a variety of sensory-rich spaces.

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Financial Support: How to get the most for your family

16th August 2022

All children should enjoy uninterrupted access to education & care. Here are some financial assistance programs to support families in need.

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Let’s investigate and discover: learning science through fun

15th August 2022

Here are some ideas to help you work out how to moderate your children's screen time and make it an enjoyable and educational experience.

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What is the Child Care Subsidy?

14th August 2022

The CCS offers financial assistance to help cover the cost of childcare for Australian families. What are you entitled to?   

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What Your Child Should Be Eating at Childcare

8th August 2022

Setting children on the path to good nutrition is an important part of day to day life at our Guardian centres. Find out what you child is eating today!

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CCS Calculator: Calculate your Child Care Subsidy

25th July 2022

Our simple Child Care Subsidy Calculator can help you estimate how much support you could be eligible for.

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Early Childhood Physical Health and Cognitive Development Guide  

24th July 2022

There are a number of stages and factors to consider when looking at your child’s early health and development. 

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Starting School: What is ‘Social and Emotional Readiness’? 

22nd July 2022

During the first five years of life, children develop many motor, communication and language, cognitive, and social and emotional skills.

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