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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
