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Angry, overwhelmed child sitting at a table, massaging his temples

Question: Help! The children in my 2–3s room don’t listen to me. How can I be firmer with them?

Answer: Promote a calmer environment and reflect on the needs behind children’s behaviour

Teacher and children at meal time

Question: At mealtimes, a lot of children are refusing to eat the main meal, so educators are requesting sandwiches be prepared for them instead. How can we create a menu where all children are at least eating some of the main meals?

Answer: There are a few strategies you could try

Young child trying on a conductor hat in an education setting

Question: How should I respond when a child says ‘I don’t want that one/to do that, that’s for girls/boys’?

Answer: With curiosity

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Community Child Care Association acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the First Peoples of this nation and the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work. We recognise their continuing connection to culture, land, water and community. We pay our respects to Elders past and present We acknowledge the strength of family connection and kinship within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and their ongoing dedication to educating and caring for children. The sovereignty of these lands was never ceded. We support Treaty.

Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander people should be aware that this website may contain images, voices or names of people who have passed away.

We would like to thank Yorta Yorta and Gunnai artist Dixon Patten for creating this artwork which depicts Community Child Care Association's cultural learning journey.

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Community Child Care Association acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the First Peoples of this nation and the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work. We recognise their continuing connection to culture, land, water and community. We pay our respects to Elders past and present We acknowledge the strength of family connection and kinship within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and their ongoing dedication to educating and caring for children. The sovereignty of these lands was never ceded. We support Treaty.

Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander people should be aware that this website may contain images, voices or names of people who have passed away.

We would like to thank Yorta Yorta and Gunnai artist Dixon Patten for creating this artwork which depicts Community Child Care Association's cultural learning journey.

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