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Child Development, Health and Learning

This can happen at different stages for different developmental reasons; during the toddler years separation anxiety can come and as they walk the tightrope between reassurance and independence. It affects children in different ways and can be amplified if other…
Life before nappies may seem like a distant memory, but before you know it, potty training looms and a change-bag free future beckons. Signs your child is ready The most important thing to remember with potty training is not to…
A child’s foundational skills are developed through play. Just think, what’s more fun than having the freedom to run, jump, balance on one foot, play with blocks, or other open-ended toys! Researchers have identified numerous types of valuable play for…
Here are a list of some common ailments, how to spot the symptoms, and how best to get your toddler feeling tip top as soon as possible. Nits Head lice are the insects that live in the hair, nits are…
Our favourite headteacher Karen Collett gives us a lesson in how to choose the best school for your child, and how to support their learning. Finding the right school When it comes to finding the right school, the most important…
The British Red Cross works to make first aid simple and easy to remember. Many accidents and injuries can be calmly dealt with using  a little knowledge and confidence until, where necessary, help arrives. The Red Cross walks us through…
Month 1 Limb control Wibbly wobbly heads can be scary for novice parents and newborn necks certainly require plenty of support. By the end of their first month you will see how much stronger baby’s neck muscles have become. They…
Month 1 Your baby will be looking, listening and learning from the moment you meet them. They can see strongly contrasting colours so will be fascinated with zebra inspired bold stripy prints. Instinctive reflexes drive reactions, for example the rooting…
Your baby was born with tooth buds in their gums and their pearly whites usually start to appear at about six months. It can take over a year for all the milk teeth to come through but most babies have…
It’s hard being a baby. You have a lot of things that you can’t do for yourself, so the natural way to get help is to cry. Before earning your motherhood membership, you may have thought all crying babies sounded…
Congratulations on swapping your bump for a baby. Now you are all set to swap your handbag for a change bag! Worry not, all new mums on the baby block feel overwhelmed at first, but with the help of our…
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