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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 Blog

When Kindy meets Schoolies

As educators, we know that transitions shape children’s experiences. But what happens when the transition is from school to an early childhood education and care (ECEC) service, and the child walking ...

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25 Mar 2026 Blog

Finding Your Groove

Life can often feel like an intricate dance, with the need to maintain balance. The Phoenix Cups framework offers us a insightful approach to understanding our needs and being able to maintain that al...

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25 Mar 2026 Blog

Why Some Children Need to Push, Pull and Crash

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...

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27 Jan 2026

Risky Play Part 2: From Planning to Practice

Risky Play: Part Two Note: This is part 2 of a2-part series. Want to know more about the basics of adult supported adventurous play(AKA risky play), read part 1. In this blog, we get intothe nuts and ...

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11 Jan 2026

How to Lead With Connection in School Age Care

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

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26 Nov 2025

Music and Wellbeing for Early Childhood Educators: A Phoenix Cups Approach

Finding your Groove Phoenix Support For Educatorsare delighted to announce a partnership with Boogie Mites! We know that music is a powerful tool for young children’s learning and development, not onl...

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6 Nov 2025 Blog

Taking Play Seriously: How Joy and Fun Support Children's Learning and Wellbeing

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 int...

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4 Nov 2025 Blog

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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14 Oct 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 Blog

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 Blog

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