Why Working In Childcare Can Cause Stress Working in childcare is like any other job as at times it can be stressful. There is a lot of pressure put on to childcare practitioners, managers and childcare setting owners which can cause a lot of stress. Stress is a health issue that is often left undiagnosed, […]
What Are The Best Books For a 1 Year Old
What are our best books for a 1 Year Old? Books are an excellent way to introduce language to your child, and reading together is an excellent avenue for parent and child bonding. Even young babies will benefit from parents reading to them, and this will help (hopefully) develop a lifelong love for reading in […]
Hearing Loss in Children
As parents, our first priority is to make sure our children are always safe and healthy, both physically and emotionally. One important aspect of our child’s health that we may not be paying enough attention to is their hearing. Did you know that your child’s hearing can be damaged by their environment, without you even […]
3 Easy Homeschooling Tips
With homeschooling on a lot of parents’ minds nowadays, whether by choice or not, parents are scrambling to think of what activities their kids can do at home. Some schools are doing online classes or meetings, with homework being sent straight to the parents, while others are on an extended break. This “new normal” is […]
What Is The Best Video Baby Monitor Under £25?
We are not going to just look at the best video baby monitor, but we are going to look at the best video baby monitor that cost no more than £25. (at the time of writing this) Having a new baby is costly, and some people are lucky that they inherit a lot of things […]
Having a Baby In a COVID-19 Lockdown
How was having a baby in a COVID-19 lockdown? As I write this I have my 3-day old baby boy in my arms, and all the worry and panic before the birth seems to be a distant memory, but I will do my best to explain how it is from both my side (male) and […]
5 Ways To Deal With Separation Anxiety
Separation anxiety is a scenario every parent dreads – you’re dropping off your child in school or nursery and your little one starts to cry and cling to your leg. You try to peel himself off quickly but his cries just get harder and his grip even stronger. You finally get him off and run […]
Top 5 Movies For Your Kids In Lockdown
Kids nowadays have more choices than ever in terms of media – dozens of TV shows to watch, a myriad of games to play, and so many animated movies to choose from on several streaming services. The role of a parent has also become more complex as well, with us having to be constantly updated […]
3 Great Ways To Raise Your Child’s EQ
In recent years, the term EQ, also known as emotional quotient or emotional intelligence, has become an ever-present part of conversations about parenting and raising children. As more and more parents realize the importance of raising resilient and well-rounded children, less focus has been put on increasing a child’s IQ, but also on making sure […]
Help Your Baby Sleep Through the Night
All mums are familiar with the zombie stage of having a newborn – your baby is up every few hours in the middle of the night and therefore, so are you. A good night’s sleep becomes more and more of a fond, distant memory as your new baby always seems to cry just as you’re […]