Parenting Tips

The Importance of Speech Pathology Screenings for Children

30th April 2022

Through speech pathology screenings, difficulties can be identified early on and a specific course of action may be undertaken. Learn more!

Tips for Reading to Wriggly Children

20th April 2022

By reading to children every day from an early age, they come to view books as a source of information, inspiration and creativity.

Here is the right way to wash your hands to keep you and your family safe this winter

8th April 2022

Keep you and your family safe this cold and flu season by ensuring your family is washing your hands correctly.

Tips for Choosing the Best Childcare for Your Child

25th January 2021

Choosing a childcare centre is a big decision for families. Let us show you what to look for in a great childcare centre.

Tips to get your Child Eating Veggies

18th January 2021

Here, our in-house chefs to provide five top tips for getting your child eating – and loving! – their veggies.  

How Children Really Learn

12th January 2021

How children really learn may surprise you. Its mostly about feeling secure and happy, the environment and the support around them.

Mummy Bloggers Share: ‘What I wish I’d known before my child started school’

20th October 2020

We spoke to well-known bloggers Lauren Kate, Felicity Frankish and Julia Hasche to get their take on the benefits of childcare.

5 Tips to Tackle Fussy Eating

3rd June 2020

Dietitian, Vanessa, and Guardian Chef, Kate, have teamed up to provide five helpful tips for dealing with children who are fussy eaters.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Comparing Early Learning Centres

3rd January 2018

When it comes to finding the right early learning centre for you, it can all feel like guesswork. Here's a few tips on what to look for when signing up.