It’s become quite common for people to work from home and you may have the expectation that you’ll be able to look after your children while working. Some people do manage it, but if you want to be productive and a good parent, it’s usually best to separate these things. Work requires concentration, something that…
After having spent time at home with their parents, some children are reluctant to start pre-school. They may fuss and be upset when you take them to school and some may complain that they don’t feel well. This is normal in the early days, and will usually dissipate as the child becomes more accustomed to…
The emotions of small children can be unpredictable, making it difficult to manage them. As an adult, it’s your responsibility to help your little one understand that it’s normal to feel angry, but also to help them understand how to express it. Often, tantrums and other adverse behaviour can be down to their ability to…
Food and nutrition are important but for many families, mealtime can be a struggle. The simplest solution for this issue is to make the focus more on connecting as a family instead of a food battle. Studies show that children who eat with their family tend to eat more fruits and vegetables and are less…
When it becomes time to send your baby or toddler to childcare, you may wonder what the best type is for your child. From playschool to nursery, there are many choices. However, if you are considering sending your child to a day nursery, here are the benefits that will help improve your child’s development and…
Being a parent is a difficult job. Babies and toddlers can be difficult to understand and you may not always be sure if you’re actually bonding with them. However, the connection you have with your child is an important one, so you should put some effort into ensuring it is a strong one. This can…
While some parents may choose to stay home to care for their children, more now than ever, we are sending our babies and toddlers to childcare professionals to assist us with childcare. It gives us more time in the day and helps parents focus on careers or other life commitments. Since the early 1500s, we…
Your preschooler is at a point in life where they are absorbing incredible amounts of information. In fact, during the first five years of their lives, children learn more and their brains develop faster than at any other point in their lives. Pre-school is an important part of developing your child’s brain and skills. If…
With the isolation of the past couple of years, many parents are worried about the impact COVID has had on their children’s social skills. It can be worrisome, but the good news is that children tend to learn rapidly and if they’re going to nursery or preschool, they’ll pick up those essential skills even faster.…
A day at nursery can be quite tiring and many children return in a sleepy or grumpy mood. They’re not very communicative at that point, but it’s helpful for parents to understand what is going on in those little heads, as well as how to encourage chatter. First, keep in mind that your child is…