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Welcome to the Junior Junction Child Care Blog!
We are dedicated to providing parents and caregivers with valuable insights, tips, and resources on early childhood education and care. Whether you’re looking for expert advice on child development, fun and educational activities, or nutritious meal ideas, our blog is your go-to source for all things related to raising happy and healthy children. Join our community at Junior Junction and discover how we can support your child’s journey from infancy through preschool and beyond.
Tech Impacts On Children
Childhood development experts around the world are increasingly weighing in on the…
Baby's Sleep Patterns
Understanding Your Baby’s Sleep Patterns: The Latest ScienceAs parents or caregivers, we’ve…
The Art Of Learning
What we can learn from a child's creative curiosity.Often we associate creativity…
How Tamariki Benefit from Pets
Meet River, Junior Junction Kumeū’s bearded dragon. River is adored by our…
Family Boost Explained
What Family Boost means for your family.In July this year the government…
The Olympic Spirit
Let's Get Physical! In July we organized a series of activities centered…
Repetitive Behaviour in Play
Repetitive actions in children's play are known as schemas. Children repeat these…
Free Movement
How do you support a child’s natural journey of bodily discovery? How…
Creating a Smooth Morning Routine for Young Children
Mornings can often feel like a whirlwind for families, especially when young…
Fine and Gross Motor Development
Children develop fine and gross motor skills within their everyday environments. Babies…
Developing Positive Relationships
In Kumeū’s kōmitimiti (toddler) room, role modelling positive interactions is an important…
