Encouraging Children to Read
As I write this post, I am reminded of a recent conversation I had with one of our staff members. She has a nine-year-old daughter who is an avid reader. She also has a three-year-old daughter who enjoys being read to. The little one also likes making up her own stories just by looking at the pictures. Apparently, some of her stories often sounded much …
Fresh Start….Change is Possible!
Here at DCYCC we believe in fresh starts. The Developmental Approach which we subscribe to has as one of its principles the premise that all, ALL people have immense potential to be whole and effective within their daily life, and when given the required support and resources you are able to change. Now many of us who make our annual resolutions at the dawning of …
Reflecting on the year and all the lessons learnt
As with previous years, this year has not been without challenges. Challenges invariably call for some form of action from us. We can run and hide, or stand firm, facing the challenge head on. Child care requires that we work developmentally with children and each other as a staff team. One of the guiding principles of the developmental approach is to view challenge, in its …
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How to help our kids stay healthy!
Covid restrictions caused both children and adults to adjust to a lifestyle deprived of healthy activities. Remember that going for a run or playing a contact sport wasn’t possible when Covid hit. And even after the restrictions eased, some people suffering from post covid anxiety just naturally refrained from physical activities that required mingling with large groups, whilst others struggled to break unhealthy, comfort eating …
Cultivating an attitude of Gratitude
We live in a world that constantly bombards our children with messages suggesting that happiness, recognition, ……life itself, is a result of what we can accumulate; material possessions, likes on Instagram, selection for the 1st team, a degree…and so the list goes on. Truth is that this is not the case and once this reality settles, they are left with an emptiness that over time …
Let’s promote their individuality and uniqueness
All children are unique in their own way, and one of our top priorities as care givers is to identify and nurture those qualities that make our children who they are. It’s not as easy as it sounds, especially because life is full of obstacles that cause challenges. Yet in so many ways, it is simpler than we think. Embracing your child for who they …
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