Mel Comerford, Author at Rise Early Learning Surfers Paradise

Talking to Very Young Children about Coronavirus (Covid-19)

April 1, 2020

coronavirus, covid-19, kids, pandemic, talking

We are being constantly bombarded with information about coronavirus and the current global pandemic but do we have the right information to talk to our very young children about what…

Singing with your child

March 10, 2020

Mel Comerford

Advice for Parents

building relationships, fun, parenting, raising kids, singing, social development

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It’s was the Rise Early Learning first birthday last month and we want to share with you something special to make at home. We’ve got lots of great ideas for…

Ways to encourage Social Emotional development at Home

November 28, 2019

Mel Comerford

Advice for Parents

early education, parental advice, social development

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What is Social-Emotional Development? Social and emotional development is a child’s ability to build relationships and get along with other children and adults, resolve conflict, communicate with others effectively, manage…

Starting Kindy

November 28, 2019

Mel Comerford

Advice for Parents

early education, kingergarten, starting kindy

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Helpful Advice Before starting at Kindy, your child may be helped by some positive preparation. A positive start is less stressful on everyone. Be positive and excited yourself about…

Ways to Encourage Physical Development at Home

October 18, 2019

Mel Comerford

Advice for Parents, Uncategorized

childcare, children, early education, fine motor skills, gross motor skills, learn at home, toddler

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Why is physical development so important? Gross and fine motor skills are essential for everyday activities in our lives. Foundational motor skills are the basis for development of more complex…