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Enrol Your Child into Eskay Kids for 2020

Kindergarten is a crucial experience for young children, where they get the opportunity to socialize, learn and develop in extremely important ways. Here, at eskay Kids in Australia, we’ve got child care centres in three different locations: Capalaba, Springfield, and Karana Downs, all in Queensland. The Eskay difference is encouraging children to immerse themselves in […]

How to Assess Your Child’s School Readiness

A child may find it difficult to cope with the pressure of attending school for the first time. Children are not in the habit of staying away from their loved ones for a couple of hours. It becomes our responsibility as parents to make this transition as smooth as possible for our child. To help […]

Understanding and Applying Positive Discipline at Home

Some parents believe that introducing positive discipline at home may require punishing children. However, they are not aware that these steps may backfire instead of yielding any positive results. It is essential to introduce positive discipline at home to cultivate good manners and important learning skills. Parents may browse the Internet, speak to their friends […]

Three Creative Ways to Prepare your Child for their First Day in School

Do you have a child who is going to be starting big school soon? If yes, then that is extremely exciting! However, there can sometimes be an element of anxiety and nerves that come along with starting big school – for both parents and children. Here are a few creative ways in which you can […]

The Power of Play

Playing is extremely important for the overall growth of your child. Back before there was a big advancement in technology, children would spend quality time playing games which is extremely significant for their health and development. When children spend quality time playing outdoor and indoor games, it leads to all sorts of vital developmental growth. […]

The Benefits of Kindergarten

Kindergarten is extremely popular in Australia. According to The Bureau of Statistics last year a total of 342,479 children aged 4 or 5 years old enrolled in a kindergarten/preschool program in Australia. Despite these statistics however, there are still children who don’t attend a kindergarten such as the excellent, Eskay Kids in Capalaba. Kindergarten attendance is […]

5 Healthy Lunch Snacks for Kindergarten

Healthy lunch goes a long way in keeping children healthy and active. It is important to pack a healthy lunch box which should include fruit, vegetables, and a mix of protein, carbohydrate, and dairy products. When children eat healthy food, they are able to concentrate and learn better. Help your child understand the importance of […]

How to Support Your Children When they’re Having Fights with Their Friends

Children remain in the protection of their families until they come of age and have to head to kindergarten. This is the real test of time for children as they have to face the world alone. They have to make friends and find the circles where they belong. During such times, you may encounter your […]

The Importance of Teaching Children about Nature

Children love to learn, especially from young ages. It’s important to take the time with your children to teach them lots of different worldly things which of course includes nature, animals and all things earth. Ensuring they are aware of the beauties of nature from a young age allows them to be more in tune […]

7 Tips for Surviving Your First Daycare Dropoff

The first day that you drop your little ones to daycare is a special moment for all parents. However, this special day may become a difficult one for working mothers and fathers. It could be the first day that your child has spent at a preschool. It’s totally normal for parents to be unsure about […]