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Understanding Transitions: Why They Matter in Early Childhood
Transitions are a natural part of life. From waking up to leaving the house, from moving between rooms to starting school—children are...
Carly Blackburn
7 days ago3 min read
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Navigating the Festive Season: Supporting Young Children’s Well-Being at Christmas
The festive season is a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness, but for young children, it can also be overwhelming. Christmas brings...
Carly Blackburn
Dec 11, 20243 min read
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Building Strong Foundations: Why Nutrition and Health Matter in Early Childhood
Building Strong Foundations: Why Nutrition and Health Matter in Early Childhood
Carly Blackburn
Dec 4, 20244 min read
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Understanding Self-Regulation: Why It’s Vital in Early Childhood
Self-regulation is the ability to manage emotions, behaviours, and body movements in response to various situations. It includes the...
Carly Blackburn
Oct 25, 20243 min read
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Low-Key Strategies for Low-Level Behaviours: A Relational Approach
Low-Key Strategies for Low-Level Behaviours: A Relational Approach
Carly Blackburn
Oct 20, 20243 min read
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Awe-Inspiring Environments: The Power of Space in Shaping Well-Being
This is blog 4 of 4 in our series on the four well-being strands that guide Informed Early Years. Discover why these strands matter and...
Carly Blackburn
Oct 14, 20242 min read
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Mindfulness and Emotional Regulation in Early Years: Building Resilience and Emotional Well-being
This is blog 3 of 4 in our series on the four well-being strands that guide Informed Early Years. Discover why these strands matter and...
Carly Blackburn
Oct 14, 20242 min read
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Relational and Behavioural Approaches in Early Years: Understanding and Supporting Behaviour
This is blog 2 of 4 in our series on the four well-being strands that guide Informed Early Years. Discover why these strands matter and...
Carly Blackburn
Oct 14, 20242 min read
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Trauma-Informed Practice in Early Years: Our Well-being Strands
This is blog 1 of 4 in our series on the four well-being strands that guide Informed Early Years.
Carly Blackburn
Oct 14, 20242 min read
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Well-Being: The Heart of Early Childhood Development
At Informed Early Years, well-being is the foundation of everything we do, especially in today’s post-pandemic world. For young children,...
Carly Blackburn
Oct 12, 20242 min read
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Co-Regulation and Attachment: Building Strong Foundations Together
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to get caught up in reactive approaches to children’s behaviour. But what if we took a step back...
Carly Blackburn
Sep 15, 20244 min read
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Flipping the Script—Reflecting on Our Own Responses to Children's Behaviour
In the world of early childhood education and parenting, we often focus on the child’s behaviour as the primary source of concern. We...
Carly Blackburn
Aug 31, 20243 min read
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Responding to the NSPCC Report on Physical Punishment Against Children
The NSPCC's latest report reveals a deeply concerning 300% increase in contacts about physical punishment against children. This alarming...
Carly Blackburn
Aug 27, 20242 min read
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Understanding Behaviour as Communication
At Informed Early Years, our mission is to empower parents and professionals to nurture children through understanding, compassion, and...
Carly Blackburn
Aug 16, 20243 min read
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The Struggles We Face in Early Childhood Education
In my years supervising students and professionals in early childhood settings, I've witnessed first-hand the struggles and frustrations...
Carly Blackburn
Aug 2, 20242 min read
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Welcome to Informed Early Years: Empowering Change in Early Childhood Education
A Warm Welcome to Our New and Prospective Clients As the founder of Informed Early Years, I am thrilled to welcome you to a new chapter...
Carly Blackburn
Mar 2, 20242 min read
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