Understanding Love and Aroha in ECE in Aotearoa
Published Date: 30th November, 2025
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Issue 82
I want to explore the differences between love and aroha, and highlight ways you can intentionally embrace aroha in ECE settings as you create caring, inclusive environments for children.
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Understanding Love and Aroha in ECE in Aotearoa
HELEN STEWART-MACKENZIE
In the previous issue of The Space, I wrote about the importance of love and attachment-based relationships in ECE settings and how these support learning for infants, toddlers, and young children. I suggested that love is key in your role as ‘brain architects.’
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