General
May 2, 2018
The aim of this blog is to chronicle some of the ‘what and why’ we do what we do at MPC both individually and collectively, share […]
May 18, 2018
Anzac Day is an emotional event for many people and for some, those emotions are conflicted. People are incredibly grateful to, and proud of Australia’s defense […]
June 15, 2018
You may well not see great joy when your child is asking “why’ for the fifth time in a row, however consider this. Carlina Rinaldi, an […]
June 22, 2018
Just over the railway bridge, which is next door to Mitchelton Pre-Schooling Centre (MPC), there is a wonderful open space. Why go out? Evidence –based research […]
July 27, 2018
HOW MUCH TIME? WHAT? IT DEPENDS! To use digital technology with children or not is no longer a relevant question. We believe more relevant questions concern how […]
August 10, 2018
Parents often talk about screen time confusion. There is so much information about screen time for children. Most parents believe, in principle, that there should be […]
September 12, 2018
If a book makes children laugh, cry, squeal, shiver, or wriggle and jiggle in some way it takes up residence in their hearts and stays there […]
February 8, 2019
Parents and children separating and saying good-bye is a two-way street involving bravery for all involved. For some families it can be very straightforward while for […]
February 27, 2019
How do we support children’s resting and sleeping patterns in a group context? How do we manage some parent’s requests for their child to sleep and […]