This year many parents have already decided that their child is not ready for "big school". If you're holding a child back, chances are many of their peers are moving on. So how do you keep them engaged and thriving before they join their friends at school? Dr Kate Highfield is an expert in early childhood education. She has some practical tips on ways to support your child this year. For links to First Year at School that Kate mentions in this episode check out the Early Childhood Australia website.

<div>This year many parents have already decided that their child is not ready for "big school". If you're holding a child back, chances are many of their peers are moving on. So how do you keep them engaged and thriving before they join their friends at school? Dr Kate Highfield is an expert in early childhood education. She has some practical tips on ways to support your child this year. For links to First Year at School that Kate mentions in this episode check out the Early Childhood Australia <a href="http://www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au/shop/product/first-year-at-school-essential-tips-parents-carers/" target="_blank">website.</a></div>

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This year many parents have already decided that their child is not ready for "big school". If you're holding a child back, chances are...

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