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NorthLight36

Casual Childcare worker

◦ Member since December 2012
◦ Victoria
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12 years ago

Kimochis-Teaching Children to Identify & Manage Feelings

Category: Programming & Curriculum

They are, but they're cheaper on Amazon then they are on the Australian website and the postage time isn't too bad. Or you could get the smaller ones, which... have their issues (I've heard...

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12 years ago

Kimochis-Teaching Children to Identify & Manage Feelings

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Cat's my personal favourite (I love cats), but the different colours and textures on Bella Rose make her special.

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12 years ago

Children Bringing Junk Food For Lunch

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It does work out very, very well. Though if I get the job I'm interviewing for tomorrow, I'll be working in a centre that provides all meals. That'll be a nice bit of stress relief. No more...

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12 years ago

Kimochis-Teaching Children to Identify & Manage Feelings

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Yep! That was the first time I've used them and I'm really looking forward to having another chance. And you're right! They are HIGHLY collectible, particularly given that they all have diff...

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12 years ago

Moving On - Interviewing for a new job after serious illness

Category: Workplace & Employment

Well, good news. I made the shortlist for the job, so I'll be going to the centre in person on Tuesday for a face to face interview. I know my telephone interview went well, since, well, I'm...

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12 years ago

Possible Dismissal Due To Unplanned Surgeries

Category: Workplace & Employment

I agree with Janet. If you're not a union member, you need to join asap. Everyone's right to say you're being treated poorly and you need someone in your corner. That's what the union is for...

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12 years ago

Kimochis-Teaching Children to Identify & Manage Feelings

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Just thought I'd update people on these. I took Bug into one of the Pre-schools I've worked at and sat down with a handful of children. Everyone (including me) quite enjoyed a game of puttin...

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12 years ago

Moving On - Interviewing for a new job after serious illness

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Thanks for the welcome back, LA. And thanks for the information about employment certificates. I hadn't heard of those before so it's good to know! Yeah, moving on is tough. It was hard enou...

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12 years ago

Moving On - Interviewing for a new job after serious illness

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Thanks Law92. I figured it was pretty normal to have difficulty getting references from casual work, but it's good to have someone else confirm that. I'll let you know how things go.

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12 years ago

Children Bringing Junk Food For Lunch

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Usually parents respond pretty well. Some do get defensive or claim they don't have time, but we always have handouts on hand that have ideas for quick, healthy options that are just as easy...

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