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Grandparents Day 2020: How we’re celebrating & how you can too!
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Book Week 2020: How to develop a child’s love of reading
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What does ‘school readiness’ mean during a pandemic?
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Maggie Dent on how to build confidence in children
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The top 10 benefits of attending our kindergarten & preschool program
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Educator’s Day 2020: Let’s celebrate our Educators!
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Top financial tips for your family to cope in the COVID-19 economy
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Easy ways to avoid food ‘boredom’ at home with children
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Introducing Parent TV: Your Go-To Parenting Resource
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The JobKeeper & JobSeeker explainer: Will your family’s income change soon?
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Child Care Subsidy Update: What families need to do before June 30 (plus our bonus offer!)
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Shared reading with your child: The astronaut edition!

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For families: The Wiggles COVID Social Distancing song

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Dinner… again? Child-approved dinner recipes from our centres
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For families: The Wiggles COVID Handwashing song

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