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How to help your kids get the best start in life

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This blog post is sponsored by ABC Reading Eggs.

A few years ago, I attended a talk by Dr Elanna Yalow, a world-renowned expert in early education and the CEO of Early Learning Programs at KinderCare Education in the United States. Dr Yalow has several qualifications under her belt including a Ph. D in Educational Psychology, an M.B.A., and a B.A. in Psychology.

Dr Yalow talked about how crucial the first five years are for our children, and that 70% of brain development occurs in the first three years of life.Continue Reading →

What You Should Know About Practising Gratitude

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I woke up today with a grateful heart. It’s a nice feeling considering all the unease that exists in the world right now.

What do I attribute my grateful heart to? My five-plus years of practising gratitude DAILY. People have long been saying “every day write down three things that you’re grateful for”. And yes, it’s great to stop, be in the moment, and think about what you’re grateful for in that moment. But today I want to share with you why practising gratitude is more than that – the long-term benefit of practising gratitude.Continue Reading →