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Stories from the Early Years
  Stories from the Early Years  
 

Help us to understand what you are dealing with as a parent, caregiver, neighbour, employer or any other role you play in the lives of children in our communities.

Your stories will help to illustrate the research that is available with all its facts and statistics. Help us to make a case for a child-friendly community.

We are interested in any story from the successful to the challenging one.

  
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"My husband works for a great company that helps us put our family first."

Parent

" I wish I knew what school was all about and why I went. I feel I missed out on a good future from not knowing what school could do for me. I wish I could do it again."

Uncle

"I have touched many children's lives. Children come in my care from many backgrounds, some are so behind in their development and self-esteem - I have many types of strategies and activities and provide environment that helps them become more confident in themselves."

Caregiver

"One challenge I face daily is the temper of a two-year old. I'm learning to change the way I react to her tantrums - the calmer I am the better I can deal with her temper. "

Parent

"I have been on a waiting list for daycare at 2 centres. One centre asked me to pay for full day cost even if my son's there only for half a day"

Parent

"Supporting my grandchildren in learning new & old helps them in life. Teaching some of the old ways is a benefit in their later years."

Grandparent
 
 
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