There is no doubt that every parent wants the best for their child and this incorporates helping them to grow up to be well-rounded individuals, which includes fostering an inherent culture of kindness. From an early age, children tend to be naturally kind to one another. However, unfortunately, as humans, it is a character trait […]
All children should be introduced to a broad range of experiences from an early age for them to develop physically, mentally and emotionally. Children start to experience new things from the moment they are born, with sensory activities playing a significant part in the first few minutes and hours of their life. For the first […]
For many children, 2020 has been a challenging year. They have missed out on many of the things that they enjoy as well as giving them many benefits. One thing that has been missing has been hands-on activities, activities where children learn by active participation rather than being told about it in a classroom, by […]
In the modern digital age, the concept of “play” has changed immensely from the previous generation. Those over the age of 35 will no doubt remember playing outside with school friends, neighbours and siblings with the only instruction to “be back for dinner time”. It was an era when children of all ages mixed and […]
It seems that every time we turn on our TV set or look on the internet, we are bombarded with adverts for toys that are “essential” for our child’s learning and development. As parents, we always want the best for our children, and sometimes we become overwhelmed by guilt when we don’t purchase the latest […]
Keeping your child healthy during the current COVID-19 outbreak has two key elements. Firstly, there is protecting your child as much as possible from contracting the virus and should they catch it, caring for them appropriately. Secondly, and arguably equally important, is the need for your child to retain a semblance of normality in their […]
The current COVID-19 pandemic has affected all of our lives and has brought disruption to families around the world. As a parent, you will want to do all you can to protect your children from the virus. However, as COVID-19 is a new form of coronavirus, very little is known about the infection with experts […]
From the day we are born, human beings need encouragement to make us feel wanted and valued as well as helping to develop our self-esteem. Positive interactions will help a child to become a capable and independent person, qualities that they will need throughout their life. For a child, it is vital that they receive […]
Children, especially younger children, are always picking up on what others say and do. It is all part of the learning process, so we must be aware of this with what we, as adults, do. We all get frustrated from time to time, but we need to learn to control what we say and do […]
It is around this time of year when the flu is most prevalent. The flu should not be mistaken for a common cold, although many of the symptoms are very similar. Flu or influenza has more severe symptoms that tend to come on suddenly and often include a high fever and/or the chills (a feeling […]
