It’s good to set goals but sometimes, we’re not always able to meet them. Things can change and set us back. When we do it’s important that we stay positive, reflect so that we can overcome obstacles. It’s so easy to quit and give up, and your child may feel like doing the same […]
The Importance of Sensory Play in Early Child Development
In the early years foundation stage (which covers playgroup, nursery, and reception), children are taught about the wider world and explore their five senses. They use them to make their own discoveries as well as to develop and strengthen their brain. The range of activities that they explore for this are referred to as sensory […]
Helping Your Child Manage their Anxiety
Anxiety is something that pretty much all of us will experience in our lifetimes and for children who have not experienced this before, it may be difficult to deal with and navigate. By definition anxiety is the feeling of unease, worry or fear. The effects can really vary. For some it may be severe whilst […]
5 Screen Free Activities to Explore with Your Child
Children are becoming increasingly addicted to their devices. On average, they are spending four and a half hours every day sitting glued to them. It’s no wonder that they have such little interest in going outdoors. In their stage of life, exposure like this can be detrimental for their health and development. It can be […]
Experiential learning – 100 words
Experiential learning I wash the clothes and fold them, neat dried. A deep inhale of breeze perfume or artificial flowers – mothers’ meditation. I will no longer pick socks and pants and shirts and pyjamas and jeans and towels off the floor. Especially towels. This you know. Bring them – it’s not far, a moment’s […]