Parenting Tips

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.

Raising Confident Children

27th December 2017

Growing happy and confident children with strong social skills and emotional wellbeing is a topic at the heart of so many of our conversations as parents.

Top Aussie Holiday Destinations for Families

10th November 2017

Having children doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy some worthwhile adventuring! Here's our favourite Australian holiday destinations for families.

Does Bullying in Childcare Exist?

1st November 2017

At Guardian, we have a no tolerance policy around bullying. Effective action is critical as psychological effects can be very damaging.

5 SunSmart Products to Get You Through Summer

17th October 2017

There are a few things to keep in mind when purchasing items for skin protection. Find out 5 tips to stay SunSMart this summer. Read now!

7 Ways to Introduce New Foods

3rd October 2017

Getting your children to try new types of food can feel impossible. Here are 7 ways to introduce new foods into your child's diet today! Read now!

4 Tips for Helping Children Adjust to Daylight Saving

25th September 2017

It’s here! Spring has sprung and summer is almost upon us! Here are 4 tips to help your children adjust to daylight saving. Find out now!

An Ode to Parents

28th August 2017

We've written an ode to all the parents that brave those temper tantrums, are deprived of sleep and don't get thanked enough. Read now!

5 Useful Books for Raising Toddlers

18th August 2017

Books can help facilitate our children's learning and development at times when our own sleep-deprived grip on parenting fails us. Here's 5 helpful books!

Tips for Choosing the Right Early Learning Centre

10th July 2017

Choosing the right early learning centre is one of the most important early education decisions you will make for your child. Here are a few tips!

Plastic Isn’t Fantastic | Plastic Free July

30th June 2017

Guardian's early learning centres have taken action against the use of single-use plastics for Plastic Free July. Read more about how you can get involved.