It can be worrying and frustrating when your child continually expresses a refusal to go to preschool or nursery. Read on to find out how you can handle the issue sensitively. Understand it’s normal for your child to feel anxious Some children find adjusting to a new setting like play school or nursery really difficult.…
Nobody likes a rainy day, anyone who lives in the UK knows that it’s pretty much impossible to avoid, especially during winter. With the fair weather months still being a little while off, if you’re a parent it can be tough to continually think of fun activities to keep your little ones entertained when they…
The first five years of your child’s life are the most crucial for their cognitive development. These ‘foundation years’ are the perfect time to introduce them to fundamental skills that they will build upon for the rest of their lives. For example, developing a love for reading at an early age is invaluable not only…
The dawn of a new year is a great time to broach the subject of realistic goal-setting with your children. Understanding how to work towards sustainable, positive changes is an important life skill that benefits people of all ages, from preschoolers to adults. Unfortunately, many of us fail to uphold our New Year’s resolutions past…
Let’s face it: the kitchen is a rather hazardous place for little ones. It’s full of sharp objects and hot objects, and really all you know about it when you’re under the age of 5 is that your parents bring tasty food out of it! As such, many children fail to learn basic cooking skills…
With the Christmas period and school holidays just a few weeks away, we begin to look forward to a much-needed break. While Christmas is a time for celebrating with friends and family, relaxing and having fun, that doesn’t mean that learning should stop. Instead, there is a range of engaging Christmas-themed activities to stimulate your…
Childcare is designed to minimise some of the stress of being a parent by offering supervision of your child while you carry out any work or non-work-related activities. While childcare provides a nurturing environment with a focus on strengthening your child’s cognitive and social development, there are several misconceptions about childcare that can put people…
It is no secret to parents that daycare prices can put pressure on family budgets. If you’re planning to return to work, it’s important to find an affordable nursery and budget carefully for daycare prices. You should also claim all the help that you are entitled to. However, the support available can be a little…
It may seem more convenient to start potty training in the warm summer months, but what if your toddler is showing signs of readiness in the cold, wet winter? If your toddler is ready for potty training then it’s time to get started no matter what the weather’s like outside. In fact, due to the…
With Christmas rapidly approaching, you may be starting to wonder about gifts. Is it appropriate to give Christmas gifts to nursery school employees? Does a children’s day nursery expect gifts? If you’re curious about what is expected of you, you’re not alone. First, you should know that nursery school employees don’t expect to receive gifts,…