Has Your Nursery Asked You To Continue To Pay CHildcare Fees? I am part of a lot of parenting groups and also a lot of early years groups as well, and I have been reading about a lot of nurseries that are closing due to the government orders but are still asking for parents to […]
Toddlers
Help With Toilet Training
Toilet training can be a daunting task for many families out there today. It is hard to know when your child is ready to stop using nappies and also how to get them in the habit of using the potty and remembering that they no longer wear a nappy. It is very important to remember […]
5 Great Tips on Navigating the Toddler Years
Ask any parent to describe the toddler years (from 12 to 36 months old), and most of them will probably answer with a shake of their head and a knowing laugh. It’s a well-known fact that those months between the adorable stage of babyhood and the entertaining preschooler stage can be quite challenging. We’re talking […]
Top 10 Tips For Brushing Children’s Teeth
1. Brushing twice a day All dentists say it, and they say it for a reason. You need to make sure you are brushing at least twice a day to remove any plaque or bacteria from their teeth and gums. Toothpaste contains fluoride, which helps keep your children’s teeth healthy. Children should be taught in […]
Why Children Should Eat Breakfast
Breakfast- the most important meal of the day says researchers. Eating breakfast has been shown to improve children’s behaviour, performance and ability at school. On the other hand, poor eating patterns can damage growth and development. A healthy and balanced breakfast presents young people with the energy they need for the day, and the nutrients […]
Why Some Mothers May Not Return To Work?
The research was carried out by The National Childbirth Trust (NCT) in 2014 which found that 68% of first-time parents of eight-month-old babies believe that the quality of childcare is a deciding factor as to whether they will return to work or not. Additionally, 51% say that the cost of childcare also needs to be […]
Parents To Be Educated On How To Reduce The Risks Of Child Injuries
How to reduce child injuries A study has been conducted by the University of Nottingham who analysed 26,000 anonymous patient records from GPs between 1988 and 2004. The team then continued to examine maternal, household and child risk factors for injury. They have said that fractures create a problematic risk factor which they say are […]
Preparing Your Child For A Sibling
Preparing your child for a sibling 1. Use children’s books-but think about the message You can help your child get around the idea of a new sibling through reading. A storyline that introduces a new baby can help them come to terms with the change. However, do not just go and buy any book about […]
Fostering a Love for Learning
From the minute children are born, they begin developing a love for learning new things. Early childhood experts say that even the way parents or any other person interacts with them during the early stages can enhance their development considerably. Children’s brain develops at a greater pace from a very young age. Therefore it is […]
Argos Has Recalled Cuggl Stairgates After They Failed Safety Tests
Firefighters have rescued a toddler aged two from an Argos stairgate by bending apart the bars less than a week after Argos issued an urgent recall. The young girl got trapped in the Argos own brand Cuggl stairgate in Bristol yesterday. The todllers mother was on her way to take the recalled stairgate back to […]