Parenta Blog
Back to basics – part 2
We have reflected on how we are overcomplicating our practice and approaches to children’s learning and development as a result of new pedagogies and concepts within the early years education system and how this is impacting upon the learning and development...
Where would we be without imagination and creativity?
Creativity and imagination are not just for artists; the same level of openness to ideas and creativity is required for science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM). Without imagination and curiosity, we would not have built a rocket to explore space or...
Exclusive interview with Dr Kathryn Peckham: the whys not the whats of early childhood development
We asked the early childhood consultant, researcher and author “Are we doing everything we can to develop the full potential of the children in our care?” How often do we question why we chose to become a childcare practitioner? Working with young children is the...
What does leadership look like when… you’re feeling overwhelmed?
Feeling overwhelmed is something that affects us all and leaders are not immune. So how can you lead while you are feeling overwhelmed? In this article we will look at three practical steps you can take to find a way out of overwhelm and into stronger leadership:...
Guest Authors
Top tips for the terrific twos – Tip three: promotion
My second son recently turned two. Friends have commented that my first son skipped the terrible twos. They presume my professional skill set will get us through them again. I don’t fancy my chances. This series of articles presents ten tips for negotiating this...
Back to basics – part 2
We have reflected on how we are overcomplicating our practice and approaches to children’s learning and development as a result of new pedagogies and concepts within the early years education system and how this is impacting upon the learning and development...
Where would we be without imagination and creativity?
Creativity and imagination are not just for artists; the same level of openness to ideas and creativity is required for science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM). Without imagination and curiosity, we would not have built a rocket to explore space or...
