{"id":5654,"date":"2022-09-20T09:00:04","date_gmt":"2022-09-19T23:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/?p=5654"},"modified":"2024-02-15T16:20:27","modified_gmt":"2024-02-15T06:20:27","slug":"blog-social-development-in-early-childhood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/early-learning-advice\/09-2022\/blog-social-development-in-early-childhood\/","title":{"rendered":"Social Development In Early Childhood"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"930\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/0B7A9693-930x620.jpg\" alt=\"2 boys are playing puzzles.\r\n\" class=\"wp-image-5660 non-lazy\" style=\"width:690px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/0B7A9693-930x620.jpg 930w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/0B7A9693-690x460.jpg 690w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/0B7A9693-510x340.jpg 510w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/0B7A9693-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/0B7A9693-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/0B7A9693-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/0B7A9693-1100x733.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>When we\u2019re young, we are continuously exploring about the world around us. From developing essential abilities that we\u2019ll need through life to building skills required to communicate and connect with loved ones, this is a vital part of growing up.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Social development in early childhood is one of the most important skills that we learn during this period. It is this development that helps children to make friends, understand how to behave in different situations and build their communication skills.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>What is social development, though, and what are the benefits? We have taken a closer look.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"930\" height=\"620\" data-src=\"https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/EB_16943-930x620.jpg\" alt=\"Children are playing\" class=\"wp-image-5661 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 930px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 930\/620;width:690px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/EB_16943-930x620.jpg 930w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/EB_16943-690x460.jpg 690w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/EB_16943-510x340.jpg 510w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/EB_16943-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/EB_16943-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/EB_16943-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/EB_16943-1100x733.jpg 1100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"930\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/EB_16943-930x620.jpg\" alt=\"Children are playing\" class=\"wp-image-5661\" style=\"width:690px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/EB_16943-930x620.jpg 930w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/EB_16943-690x460.jpg 690w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/EB_16943-510x340.jpg 510w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/EB_16943-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/EB_16943-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/EB_16943-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/EB_16943-1100x733.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-social-development\"><strong>What is social development?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Social development in early childhood is vital in helping your child to develop strong relationships with those around them. However, it is not only about building connections and making friends. These formative years are crucial in teaching children how to share their feelings and understand how their <a href=\"https:\/\/momenough.com\/2019\/03\/challenging-behavior-in-early-childhood\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#fe646d\" class=\"has-inline-color\">behaviour<\/mark><\/a> impacts those around them.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Of course, social development in early childhood is not just about building relationships. The process also involves your loved ones building their knowledge and learning the values and skills required to participate in different situations. By developing these skills, children will be able to follow rules and start showing more independence and critical thinking across all aspects of their life. It will also help them to better handle conflict with their peers.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"930\" height=\"620\" data-src=\"https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Wallan_B4A8507-930x620.jpg\" alt=\"Babies and toddlers in a childcare centre.\" class=\"wp-image-5662 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 930px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 930\/620;width:690px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Wallan_B4A8507-930x620.jpg 930w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Wallan_B4A8507-690x460.jpg 690w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Wallan_B4A8507-510x340.jpg 510w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Wallan_B4A8507-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Wallan_B4A8507-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Wallan_B4A8507-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Wallan_B4A8507-1100x733.jpg 1100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"930\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Wallan_B4A8507-930x620.jpg\" alt=\"Babies and toddlers in a childcare centre.\" class=\"wp-image-5662\" style=\"width:690px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Wallan_B4A8507-930x620.jpg 930w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Wallan_B4A8507-690x460.jpg 690w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Wallan_B4A8507-510x340.jpg 510w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Wallan_B4A8507-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Wallan_B4A8507-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Wallan_B4A8507-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Wallan_B4A8507-1100x733.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are the benefits of social development in early childhood?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Social development can impact a child\u2019s experiences and abilities in a wide range of areas that extend far beyond just making friends. There are many benefits to focusing on social development in early childhood, including:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Improving language skills<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>One of the most important aspects of developing relationships with your peers and building friendships is the ability to communicate. That is why social development also plays a major role in the improvement of language skills.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>When your child has stronger social skills, they are better able to talk and communicate with those around them.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Boost their self-esteem<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Those improved communication skills will result in higher self-esteem. Not being able to engage with others and develop friendships can be incredibly frustrating and upsetting for children, lowering their confidence.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>When your child is able to develop a circle of friends, they will feel happier and more confident in themselves. It will also help them to begin to cultivate their own unique personality and individuality.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Better learning skills<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Social development is not just about friends, though. It can also have a major impact on how your child is able to learn new skills and progress in their academic studies. Healthy and strong relationships with their peers can help children to adapt to new environments and classrooms quickly. Research has also shown that those children who struggle with developing friendships are more likely to face academic challenges later in life.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Better conflict resolution<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>With improved communication skills and higher self-esteem, your child will have a far better ability to resolve conflict with their peers.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Happier mood<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>With better relationships and a growing confidence, it is common that you will find your loved one in a better mood and engaging with the world around them more.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"930\" height=\"620\" data-src=\"https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/EB_19500-930x620.jpg\" alt=\"2 happy children are looking at the teacher.\" class=\"wp-image-5665 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 930px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 930\/620;width:690px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/EB_19500-930x620.jpg 930w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/EB_19500-690x460.jpg 690w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/EB_19500-510x340.jpg 510w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/EB_19500-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/EB_19500-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/EB_19500-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/EB_19500-1100x733.jpg 1100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"930\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/EB_19500-930x620.jpg\" alt=\"2 happy children are looking at the teacher.\" class=\"wp-image-5665\" style=\"width:690px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/EB_19500-930x620.jpg 930w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/EB_19500-690x460.jpg 690w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/EB_19500-510x340.jpg 510w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/EB_19500-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/EB_19500-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/EB_19500-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/EB_19500-1100x733.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to encourage social and emotional development <\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>While there can be no denying the many benefits that come from strong social development in early childhood, how can you encourage this in your child? Parents, primary carers and teachers play a crucial role in this development, nurturing their emotional and social skills.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/casel.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#fe646d\" class=\"has-inline-color\">emotional learning<\/mark><\/a> process begins from the moment they are born and continues throughout their early years. Some of the most effective ways of doing this include:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Up to 12 months<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>When your baby is very young, a great way to develop their social skills is to make plenty of physical contact. Regularly showing you are responding to their needs and are a consistent part of their life is very important.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>12 to 24 months<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>As your child begins to develop their independence, you should start to set boundaries and develop clear and consistent routines.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>24 to 36 months<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>This period can be very challenging, as your child will begin to push the boundaries. Make sure you are consistent with the rules and offer plenty of encouragement and praise.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>36 to 48 months<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>When your child reaches three, it is important to ensure your child is learning how to play with others and share. You will also want to support them in trusting other people.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>48 months<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>From the age of four and up, you should make sure that you are paying close attention to your child when they are talking and supporting them in expressing and managing their emotions. Make sure that you are patient with their questions and that you are continuously praising them and saying positive things.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"930\" height=\"620\" data-src=\"https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/EB_19380-930x620.jpg\" alt=\"2 girls are celebrating the team work. \" class=\"wp-image-5666 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 930px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 930\/620;width:690px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/EB_19380-930x620.jpg 930w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/EB_19380-690x460.jpg 690w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/EB_19380-510x340.jpg 510w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/EB_19380-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/EB_19380-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/EB_19380-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/EB_19380-1100x733.jpg 1100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"930\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/EB_19380-930x620.jpg\" alt=\"2 girls are celebrating the team work. \" class=\"wp-image-5666\" style=\"width:690px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/EB_19380-930x620.jpg 930w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/EB_19380-690x460.jpg 690w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/EB_19380-510x340.jpg 510w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/EB_19380-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/EB_19380-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/EB_19380-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/EB_19380-1100x733.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What can you do to support your child?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>No two children are the same, though, and we all learn in different ways, so what can you do to support your child? Here are some top tips to help you:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Up to 12 months<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>During the first 12 months, regularly talking, singing and playing with your child, especially while feeding and changing, them can help to develop their social skills. Reading and telling them stories, as well as narrating your day-to-day activities, also helps to build a connection between you.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>12 to 36 months<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>As your child begins to develop and learn social skills, you can start to <a href=\"https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/early-learning-advice\/08-2021\/blog-play-based-learning-benefits-and-examples\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#fe646d\" class=\"has-inline-color\">play more collaborative games<\/mark><\/a> together, having them copy your movements. Singing and reading are also very important, so make sure you are being consistent with them.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>36 to 60 months<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>During this period, your child will begin their education and you might start noticing some <a href=\"https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/early-learning-advice\/03-2022\/blog-separation-anxiety-in-babies-the-parents-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#fe646d\" class=\"has-inline-color\">separation anxiety<\/mark><\/a>. This is completely normal, though, so you should remain consistent in your approach, playing more complex games and encouraging your child to start learning more about the world around them.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Want to start your child\u2019s journey?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Here at Journey, we know just how important social development in early childhood is. That is why our experienced team encourage each of our little stars to engage with each other and embrace their curiosity. \r\n<p><h6 class=\"blog-cta\">Want to find out more? <a href=\"https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#fe646d\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Get in touch today<\/mark><\/a><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#fe646d\" class=\"has-inline-color\">!<\/mark><\/h6><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When we\u2019re young, we are continuously exploring about the world around us. From developing essential abilities that we\u2019ll need through life to building skills required to communicate and connect with loved ones, this is a vital part of growing up. 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