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12/05/2026

Some great lunchbox tips from the educators at C&K - The Creche & Kindergarten Association Limited

09/05/2026

Happy Mother's Day to every mom out there juggling it all. Work deadlines. School pickups. Bedtime routines. The mental load of remembering everyone's schedules, appointments, preferences, and needs. Finding 10 minutes for yourself somewhere between "Mom, I'm hungry" and "Mom, where's my...?"

You're doing incredible work.

The seen stuff: meals, laundry, homework help, 'taxi' service.

The invisible stuff: worry, planning, emotional support, keeping everyone's world turning.

And to the moms who are also educators:
You're mothering other moms' children all day, then coming home to mother your own.
That's a special kind of superhuman.

Today, we celebrate you.

The chaos. The love. The exhaustion. The joy. The impossible juggling act you make look easy (even when it's not).
You're doing an amazing job.

Happy Mother's Day 💐
From me, Tarryn and all of us at SupaDupaKids

09/05/2026

The Missing Piece masterclass is now available on-demand. Watch in your own time. Learn at your own pace.

What you'll learn:
How to predict and prevent challenging behaviours by understanding what happened before children arrived at your classroom.
✓ What setting events are and why they're the key to prevention
✓ How to gather critical information from families (simple, non-intrusive system)
✓ Environmental modifications that reduce triggers proactively
✓ Strategies for children who arrive already dysregulated
✓ How to match support to each child's temperament (it's easier than you might think - we have a FREE tool you can use to determine temperaments!)

What's included:
📹 70-min masterclass with Clinical Psychologist Tarryn Kihn
📚 Downloadable workbook
🎓 Certificate of attendance
⏰ Watch anytime - access until December 2026
Bonus: FREE SupaDupa Day Check-In Template
Found this useful and looking for ongoing Support after watching the Masterclass? Email [email protected]

Investment: $97 AUD
Register now: https://supadupakids.com/offers/qyhHE5pn/checkout/
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Learn More:
https://supadupakids.com/the-missing-piece-masterclass/

Questions? Email [email protected]

29/04/2026

The way we speak to our children becomes their inner voice. When we shift our words from criticism to connection, we aren't just "fixing" a behavior — we’re building their self-worth.

Instead of: "You're so messy!"
Try: "You're such a creative whirlwind — I love that about you. Let's find a way to keep your space clear so your ideas don't get lost."

Instead of: "You never listen!"
Try: "You're really focused right now — can I help you pause and take this in?"

Instead of: "Stop whining!"
Try: "I hear you're upset. Can you tell me what you need in a calm voice?"

And when YOU make a mistake? Speak to yourself the same way.
"I messed that up, but I'm still learning. I care enough to do better."

Sending some extra patient vibes to everyone who’s flipping the script today. It’s hard work, but it’s the good kind. ❤️

29/04/2026

Interesting 📚 ...

Around 2012, childhood was rapidly rewired — from play-based to phone-based — and teen mental health plummeted. In this talk, Jonathan Haidt unpacks what he calls the greatest destruction of human capital in history and explores how we can reverse course. From phone-free schools to global policy...

27/04/2026

Reminder to all our local Kindergartens. Such a brilliant initiative 👏 At SupaDupaKids we support Kindergartens with access to Kindy Uplift funding via our Early Childhood Educator Support Hub Program. Reach out to [email protected] for more information.

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📢 Confident with Kindy Funding in 2026?

Kindy funding can be complex—and getting it right matters.
Join Australian Childcare Alliance Queensland’s Kindy Funding virtual session to gain practical guidance and clarity on Queensland Kindergarten Funding requirements.

✅ Understand current funding rules
✅ Learn how to apply funding correctly
✅ Avoid common compliance pitfalls
✅ Ask questions with confidence

🔗 Register here: https://zcu.nu/jB5

27/04/2026

When Sleep Deprivation Mimics ADHD.
Chronic sleep deprivation in children can closely resemble Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

Difficulty focusing.
Impulsivity.
Hyperactivity or fatigue.
Emotional dysregulation.
Difficulty following instructions.

Same behaviours. Different drivers.

Before assuming ADHD, it’s worth asking:
How much sleep is this child actually getting?

Children aged 3–5 need approximately 10–13 hours of sleep per night.
Children aged 6–12 need approximately 9–12 hours of sleep per night.

Many aren’t getting close to that.

When sleep is insufficient, the brain systems responsible for attention and regulation are directly impacted.

This doesn’t replace assessment.
ADHD is real, and it matters.

But sleep is a foundational need that should be considered alongside it.
If we miss that, we risk trying to manage behaviour without addressing what’s driving it.

Have you noticed differences in behaviour based on sleep?

We help you understand internal setting events, how they impact behaviour and how to prevent it:
https://supadupakids.com/the-missing-piece-masterclass/

Research:
Beebe, D. W. (2011). Cognitive, behavioral, and functional consequences of inadequate sleep in children and adolescents. Sleep Medicine Reviews.
Gruber, R. (2012). Sleep characteristics of children and adolescents with ADHD. Sleep Medicine Reviews.
Paruthi, S. et al. (2016). Recommended amount of sleep for pediatric populations. Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine.

24/04/2026

The Invisible Load Parents Carry. Here's something worth remembering:
When a parent drops off their child after a chaotic morning, they're carrying guilt.
"I should have woken up earlier."
"I should have been more patient."
"I should have made them eat breakfast."

They know their child is already struggling. And they feel responsible.

When you approach with curiosity instead of judgment, you give them permission to be honest.
"Rough morning - hardly any sleep and we were really rushed."
That's not an excuse. That's valuable information that helps you support their child.

And when you share what worked? Example:
"After you mentioned the rough night, I gave them quiet time with the puzzles first thing. It really helped them settle. Thank you!"
You're not just supporting the child. You're supporting the parent.

Family partnership isn't about blaming or fixing. It's about working together with the information you both have.
It's small, thoughtful actions with BIG positive returns. (In most cases)

How do you create space for parents to share honestly without feeling judged?

More on family partnership:
The Missing Piece masterclass: https://supadupakids.com/the-missing-piece-masterclass/

23/04/2026

Educator Insight - Curriculum vs Crisis Management. You planned a brilliant activity. Developmentally appropriate. Engaging. Curriculum-aligned. But three children are already dysregulated before you even start.

This is the impossible choice educators face constantly:
Do you push through with the lesson (because curriculum matters and there's so much to cover)?
Or do you pause to address the dysregulation first (knowing those three children can't engage anyway)?

Here's what makes this so hard:
You're accountable for curriculum delivery. Documentation matters. Developmental milestones matter. Parents expect learning outcomes.
And all of that is valid and important.

But here's what we also know:
When a child's nervous system is in survival mode, learning genuinely isn't accessible to them in that moment.

Not because they're choosing not to engage - their brain literally can't process new information when it's focused on regulation.

So what do you do?
You're not choosing between curriculum OR regulation support.

When you take 5 minutes to address regulation first (settling activity, snack, movement, connection), the curriculum activity you planned actually works. Children can engage. Learning happens.

When you push through? You spend 20 minutes managing behaviour, the lesson falls apart, and nobody really learns anyway.

You already know this. You live it every day.

Sometimes you just need to trust that addressing regulation isn't "wasting time" - it's creating the conditions where learning becomes possible.

How often do you find yourself in this impossible position?

Strategies for both in The Missing Piece masterclass:
https://supadupakids.com/the-missing-piece-masterclass/