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Praise for Effort – Not Intelligence or Outcome
So says Stanford psychology professor, Carol Dweck, when pointing out the ‘perils and promises of praise’. Dweck’s landmark study – initially with 5th graders - debunked the notions that: praising students’ intelligence builds their confidence and motivation to learn,...
What is the Future for the Australian kids’ Activity Industry post Covid-19?
Fortunately, the future looks very bright for the Australian children's activities industry in 2021 and beyond. We can see from the feedback social media pages and conversations in Facebook parents group, that parents have really missed the industry greatly and they...
Why Every Business Needs A Testimonial Strategy in 2021
In 2021, every business who wishes to attract mothers (and their families) needs to have a well thought out testimonial strategy. Why? Mothers are increasingly rejecting corporate sales messages in favour of third-party endorsements. As they seek the perfect solution...
ACAA Partners with International Body
The Australian Children's Activities Association (ACAA) is delighted to be able to announce that our first Partner Association is the USA-based International Association of Child Development Programs. In welcoming the partnership, ACAA Director Ross Gage said that...