Child Development, Health and Learning
That anticipation of wondering whether the meal you slaved over for hours will end up on the floor or not is a gamble with very little reward!
Most parents (myself included) are all too familiar with that sense of dread,…
As schools up and down the country introduce teaching consent at primary and secondary age, the onus doesn’t rest just on schools, as parents we can begin to implement the concept for children of all ages at home too!
Toddlers…
After a traumatic year of interrupted schooling, the cancelling of fun-filled social activities and lack of quality time spent with friends and loved ones, children need some welcome relief from what has been a very difficult year. Play offers the…
Introducing solid foods to your baby and starting to wean is a big milestone for parents. The process of slowly moving from milk feeds to trying a variety of different tastes and textures can be exciting and daunting at the…
There is a lot of weaning guidance available for babies born on or around their due date (from week 37 of pregnancy onwards), however, not a lot for those whose baby decides to make an early appearance, which is actually…
As a mum, I appreciate the daily struggles and dilemmas that parents and carers have around doing what is best for their children, and I even find a lot of the information available confusing and conflicting-what can be good for…
From the most eager of eaters to the faddiest of little foodies, children of all ages can benefit from cooking in the kitchen. There are lots of simple tasks for tiny hands from peeling to grating, to mixing and rolling.…
The words we use when speaking and reading
When we speak, we are often lazy. We ask for the “big one”, “his”, “the thingamybob” and use contextual clues to fill in the gaps. It’s not a criticism, it’s what we…
Reading with your toddler, actually let’s face it doing anything with a toddler, can sometimes be tricky! Their curious independence and new found movement skills means your toddler is not as easy to read to as they once were. Herein…
Reading to your toddler can be funny, soothing and tricky, This is a rapid time for growth and development and their new found independence can lead to a change in your reading style.
Reading to your Toddler 12 to 18…
It’s never too early to start reading to your baby. Whilst a baby won’t understand everything there are benefits to reading at each stage.
The mother’s voice during pregnancy:
During pregnancy, around 30 weeks, babies develop the mechanisms for hearing.…
When is a good time to give my toddler snacks?
Toddler snacks should be given once or twice a day, alongside three meals. Try to give your toddler their meals and snacks at regular times and don’t give snacks just…
Children love to ask questions; they’re naturally inquisitive and want to explore the world around them. There are many ways to feed your children’s curiosity – starting in the kitchen.
These activities provided a great opportunity to teach them all…
You were your child’s first audience and companion, so when they reach the toddler years, they will still thrive on parental playtime and interaction but will also seek and benefit from interaction, fun and friendship with peers. The social skills…
