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Heavy work, full cups

At Phoenix Support, we often say thatbehaviouris the bestattempta person can makeinthe moment to get their needs met, given the skills, experiences, andcapacitiesthey have at the time. When we sit wit...

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27 Jan 2026 Blog

Leading With Connection

Download Tool here Get the Connection Plan for leadership In School Age Care, we often speak about the importance of building secure, respectful and reciprocal relationships with children and young pe...

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26 Nov 2025 Blog

Taking the Fun Cup Seriously

A Day of Fun Cup filling (and why we need to plan for it!) Here’s the thing about children and young people: they are born scientists, comedians, and explorers wrapped into one delightful little packa...

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4 Nov 2025 Blog

Teaching, Not Training

“Cui bono? Who benefits? is always a useful question to ask about a deeply entrenched and widely accepted practice. In this case, it is not merely the individual rewarder who comes out ahead; it is th...

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14 Jul 2025

It is OK to be Angry – Why Anger doesn’t belong in the ‘Red Zone’

Anger is often misunderstood, particularly anger in children. Many adults perceive anger as a negative emotion that must be suppressed or avoided. However, modern research in psychology and neuroscien...

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8 Jun 2025

A Journey of Growth and Transformation at Nido Early School Trafalgar

As education coaches and mentors, we get to witness some incredible transformations in early years services across Australia. But every now and then, a service embeds itself in our hearts. We don’t ju...

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28 May 2025

Strong Foundations: neuroscience and emotional development in the early years

Picture this: a vibrant early childhood learning environment, walls and tables adorned with colourful posters, flashcards, and even stones, all decorated with faces attempting to demonstrate intense e...

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23 Apr 2025 Blog

Fostering children's wellbeing

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16 Apr 2025 Blog

Flow Pedagogy

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8 Apr 2025 Blog

Connection Seeking: Reframing Attention Seeking

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26 Feb 2025

Creating a Culture of Wellbeing

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24 Feb 2025 Blog

Throwing Away the Supervision Plan – Finding Effective Supervision Strategies That Work

Ensuring the safety and well-being of children is at the heart of every early learning service. Active supervision stands as a fundamental strategy in this effort, going beyond simply being present an...

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19 Jan 2025 Blog

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