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‘Pandemic babies’ turn 5: Here’s what research tells us about their development and remarkable resilience
Early brain development lays the foundation for lifelong health and success. But disruptions to a child’s early environment can leave a long-lasting imprint on their development and success.
2025-03-13 04:37:41
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COVID research highlights impact of restrictions on children younger than six
The COVID-19 pandemic, and subsequent restrictions such as social distancing, school closures and business disruptions attracted large swathes of research, much of which focused on school aged children.
2025-02-03 11:17:36
by Freya Lucas
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In WA, it’s school time for the ‘COVID babies,’ with teachers worried about social skills
In Western Australia children can start their first year of compulsory schooling (known as pre-primary) in the year they turn five by 30 June.
2025-01-29 11:49:36
by Freya Lucas
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Tech time, pandemic pauses and fewer books is causing speech to diminish
Teachers of children in their first year of school are noticing marked changes in children’s speech, placing the blame on more time spent using technology, children listening to fewer books, and the isolation of the COVID-19 lockdowns as the cause.
2024-09-13 09:15:08
by Freya Lucas
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COVID-19 caused a cascading effect of economic stress in many families
Economic insecurity as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic caused a cascading effect of connected problems for some families, researchers from Ohio State University have found, making links to higher levels of depressive symptoms for parents, which was then associated with poorer relationship quality for the couples, and poorer mental health outcomes for their children.
2024-05-31 09:08:46
by Freya Lucas
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Safety starts with supervision: responding to real risks in ECEC
2025-07-07 10:30:58
by Fiona Alston
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Beyond the headlines: celebrating educators and the power of positive relationships in early learning
2025-07-07 10:00:24
by Fiona Alston
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ECEC must change now, our children can’t wait for another inquiry
2025-07-02 07:47:14
by Fiona Alston
