Sending your child off to nursery for the first time can be scary – after all, it’s likely to be the first time you will have been apart on a regular basis since they were born! Therefore, it’s a good idea to prepare both yourself and your little one for this new experience before their…
As a parent, one of the hardest things to do is to let your child go into a childcare setting. It’s not because you don’t trust the people that will be caring for your little one or because it’s a bad thing for your child to go there. It’s simply because it’s hard for parents…
Enrolling your child in preschool is a big step for both of you, so it’s important to make sure that your little one is ready before going ahead. In order to know whether your child is ready to enter preschool, you’ll need to pay close attention to the kinds of behaviours they exhibit at home…
Nursery is a huge step for both you and your child, and as a parent it’s very normal to have doubts. You aren’t alone in this feeling: studies have shown that nine out of ten parents feel anxious about putting their little one in a nursery. With so much to worry about, you might be…
The ages 3 to 5 are crucial for your child’s reading development. In fact, did you know that from age 3 onwards your child will continue to learn around 5000 new words each year? Yet despite this, the process of teaching your child to start reading is often not straightforward and requires a lot of…
Learning to share and take turns are very important life skills that your toddler might not yet have had much exposure to. Whether they have siblings, go on playdates or are even about to start nursery, practising some sharing skills early on can really help their social development in the future. Here are some fun…
Preparing for your child’s first day of school can be a daunting prospect, but luckily there are a number of ways that going to nursery can make the process easier. Nursery can play a key role in developing your child academically, socially and physically. In fact, according to the Department of Education, research shows that…
In recent years, homeschooling has become a viable education option for parents. Not only is it more convenient for many parents, but studies show that this approach can help to accelerate your child’s education through focused studies and more sensitivity to their unique personalities. Here are the benefits of homeschooling your child: More Flexibility The…
Mindfulness has grown in popularity in recent years, partly due to access to the internet, but mainly due to the need for it in the modern world. The world is full of stressful situations, so the more mindful we can be, the better we can handle it. Teaching mindfulness to children gives them a lifelong…
The first years of a child’s life are crucial for their development. During this time, they will learn many important things that will help them as they grow up. Here are ten things that your child will learn while they are at the nursery: 1. How to socialise and make friends One of the most…