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  • A mother preserves the Filipino language through a playgroup in Australia

    A mother preserves the Filipino language through a playgroup in Australia
    2024/11/20
    A Melbourne mum started a playgroup to help her child socialise and maintain fluency in Filipino, taking the initiative to preserve the language.
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    8 分
  • ‘Use it consistently’: How some parents teach the Filipino language to their children

    ‘Use it consistently’: How some parents teach the Filipino language to their children
    2024/08/08
    According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Filipinos account for 1.2% of Australia's total population, highlighting a growing community. However, as the community expands and Filipino-Australian children increasingly embrace Australian culture, many become disconnected from their heritage and language, often stating that they cannot speak their native tongue.
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    15 分
  • The lack of Filipino playgroup in Cairns motivated this mum to create one

    The lack of Filipino playgroup in Cairns motivated this mum to create one
    2024/07/25
    In a heartfelt effort to connect her Filipino-Japanese child with her Filipino roots, first-time mum Lara Aoyagi launched the first Filipino playgroup in Cairns, Queensland.
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    12 分
  • 'Emphasise the value of money': Expert on how to instill good saving habits in children

    'Emphasise the value of money': Expert on how to instill good saving habits in children
    2024/07/18
    In the Philippines, traditional saving methods like the alkansya, barya, and paluwagan are popular. In Australia, some use the money jar. Teaching children the importance of saving is a crucial life skill, and parents play a vital role in imparting this knowledge.
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    11 分
  • New report recommends three days per week free childcare

    New report recommends three days per week free childcare
    2024/06/19
    A new report by the Centre for Policy Development has recommended three days per week of free childcare for some families with a small fee for others. The report argues child care should be seen in the same light as public education and Medicare, which is offered to all Australians.
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    11 分
  • Recurring infections: Why does my child keep getting them?

    Recurring infections: Why does my child keep getting them?
    2024/06/06
    As any parent can attest, sending a child to daycare often comes with an unwelcome side effect: recurring infections. Childcare centres, with their bustling activity and shared spaces, are breeding grounds for germs. Children interact closely, share toys, and sometimes unknowingly carry viruses.
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    9 分
  • What are the key vitamins essential for children's health? Health expert answers

    What are the key vitamins essential for children's health? Health expert answers
    2024/05/30
    Nothing is more concerning for a parent than the thought of children falling ill. A Specialist GP emphasises the importance of bolstering children's immune system to help them stay healthy and strong especially this cold season.
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    9 分
  • 'We learn best when we’re having fun': Why play is important for a child’s development

    'We learn best when we’re having fun': Why play is important for a child’s development
    2024/04/18
    Play is not just a pastime; it is a profound educational tool, says an early childhood educator.
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    10 分