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When words sting

"Everybehaviourtells a story. Swearing is achapter;it’s not time to close the book." - Annette As a facilitator, mentor, and long-time Educational Leader in School Age Care,I’vewitnessedthe ripple eff...

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25 Mar 2026

Children’s Rights in Action: From Reflection to Everyday Practice

Childrens Rights in Action Sometimes, it’s the smallest moments that spark the biggest shifts. One morning (many years ago), it began with something simple, calling the children in for group time, exp...

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13 Oct 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

Connection Seeking: Reframing Attention Seeking

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26 Feb 2025 Blog

Creating a Culture of Wellbeing

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24 Feb 2025

Crafting a culture of wellbeing as an Educational Leader

As 2025 roars into full swing, one voice from the sector is echoing loud and clear…BURN OUT! Lets not dilly dally around this point – rather face it head on and begin to employ our collective thought ...

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30 Dec 2024 Blog

What Goes Into an Educational Leadership Toolkit?

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19 Jul 2024

Cup Filling Adventure for Families

It's National Families Week from Monday the 13th of May to Sunday the 19th, 2024 and this year's theme is "Celebrating Family Diversity & Connections," focusing on recognising and embracing the unique...

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14 May 2024 Resources

Music, Mental Health & Wellbeing

In the UK there’s a football chant: “Sing when you’re winning, you only sing when you’re winning”. But we think they have it round the wrong way. At Boogie Mites we would chant “ Win when your singing...

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18 Jul 2023

The day we met Jet Pack Man; A story about fun cup filling

Transitions were not Jaxon’s favourite thing. In fact, he would resist every one of them. Time to go inside? Nope. Time to wash our hands? I don’t think so. Group time? Not happening. Jaxon taught his...

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29 Oct 2021

Connection Plan

The Connection Plan - A behaviour reward chart that will actually work! Sandi Phoenix - Children's behaviour specialist Children don’t ‘misbehave’ to get our attention, manipulate us, or annoy us. The...

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2 Aug 2021 Resources

Need a behaviour chart?

The power of positive interactions in supporting children's behavioural learning By Sandi Phoenix B.Psych.Sc Sticker charts, rewards, and positive reinforcement systems are commonly used to ‘shape’ ch...

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1 Aug 2021

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