Parenting Advice

Children colouring fence as part of backyard kinder program

Guardian Altona North Launch Backyard Kinder Program for Families

21st April 2020

The team at Guardian Altona North have launched a Backyard Kinder program for families to enjoy while spending time at home.

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Guardian Tempe’s Science Experiment Explores Germs and Hand Washing

6th April 2020

Guardian Tempe shares details of the preschoolers' recent experiment exploring germs, hand washing and good hygiene practices.

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8 Digital Resources to Support Learning at Home and in the Classroom

27th March 2020

Guardian Victoria and South Australia Curriculum Mentor, Simone, has created a list of free digital resources that can be used at home or in the classroom.

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Guardian Charlotte Street Encourage Children’s Communication with Emotion Cards

16th March 2020

To support the children’s self-regulation and communication, the team at Guardian Charlotte Street have introduced emotion cards into the pre-kindy room.

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Guardian Cherrybrook Host First Parent Information Night of 2020

5th March 2020

Guardian Cherrybrook shares details of their recent parent information night and how they used the evening to further support and educate families.

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Exploring Who We Are and Where We Belong at Guardian Arthur Street

27th February 2020

To build relationships and welcome the new preschool children at Guardian Arthur Street in 2020, teachers explored the concept of being and belonging. 

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mother and child enjoying one of Guardian Taringa's parents spaces

Creating Welcoming Spaces for Parents and Team Members

26th February 2020

To further support the Centre’s families and each other as a team, Guardian Taringa have created several parents spaces and a staff wellbeing space.

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Guardian Elsternwick’s Annual Family Meet and Greet

25th February 2020

Every year, the team at Guardian Elsternwick host their annual Family Meet and Greet, to connect with new and existing families at the Centre. 

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Celebrating the Graduation of Senior Classes at Guardian Centres

30th January 2020

Here, four Guardian Centres reflect on their recent graduation celebrations and ceremonies and how they celebrated their Senior Classes.

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How to Use the Resilience Doughnut To Raise Strong Children

24th October 2019

Guardian Educator, Emily Carroll, explains the Resilience Doughnut and offers real life examples of how it can be used in both care and family homes.

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The Benefits of Community Engagement with Excursions and Incursions

17th October 2019

The team at Guardian Lane Cove have made community engagement a key focus at the centre, and have received positive results and feedback because of it.

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children playing outside at family afternoon tea @ Guardian Mentone

Guardian Mentone Prepare for Family Afternoon Tea

25th August 2019

As part of their plan to further build community relationships, the team at Guardian Mentone are hosting this year’s first Family Afternoon Tea.

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Guardian Hillside Prepare for Annual Parent Recognition Night

21st August 2019

Each August the team and children at Guardian Childcare & Early Learning – Hillside host their biggest event of the year, Parent Recognition Night.

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The Team at Balmain Cove Play Cupid with Parent Date Nights

25th July 2019

On the last Friday of every month, the Guardian team at Balmain Cove Early Learning Centre open their doors for Parent Date Nights.

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Guardian Has Some Exciting Projects Launching in 2019

24th June 2019

Guardian Childcare & Education is unveiling some exciting projects in 2019 and we wanted to share some of these details with you.

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How more sleep and active play helps children under 5 grow up healthy

7th June 2019

With a Curriculum that focuses on developing 21st Century skills through intentional, active play, our Educators strive to create lifelong learners.

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Endless Possibilities at The Guardian Pedagogical Exchange

20th September 2018

Located in the vibrant hub of Richmond in Melbourne, The Exchange encapsulates Guardian’s early learning philosophy and vision.

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Why Children Bite (and What to do About it)

31st January 2018

Our NSW Curriculum Mentor, Priscilla Carmichael and our NSW General Manager, Monique Beange, are no strangers to children biting.

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