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The Power of Independence
When I saw this quote on the wall at my son’s nursery it stopped me in my tracks: "When you cut it for me, write it for me, find it for...

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Nov 2, 20243 min read
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Why Is My Toddler Obsessed with Cars? Understanding Young Children's Love for Toy Vehicles
As a mum of three, I’ve noticed that each of my children has gone through phases of intense fascination with certain objects or...

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Sep 23, 20245 min read
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How children develop self-awareness
As a mum and a teacher, I'm always interested in learning more about how children's brains develop and how this impacts their learning...

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Apr 3, 20245 min read
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A Parent's Guide to Potty Training: the research, the advice and my experience.
I’m Lauren, a child development expert and mum of three. All of my children are now potty trained and, while I don’t profess to being an...

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Feb 1, 202412 min read
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5 ways music helps young children’s development
How important is music to young children's development? Read on to find out!

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Mar 27, 20234 min read
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Transitioning away from rocking to sleep.
Let me start by saying there is nothing wrong with rocking your baby to sleep. In fact, research has shown that rocking reduces infant...

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Oct 6, 20223 min read
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Pink Noise Has Revolutionised My Baby's Sleep!
You’ve heard of white noise but did you know there’s such a thing as pink noise? It’s something that I have only come across recently...

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Mar 18, 20223 min read
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Do reward systems for good behaviour help or hinder?
The concept of rewarding children with stickers, treats or small gifts for good behaviour is not a new one but does it help or hinde

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Jul 27, 20215 min read
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Why there is so much more to a baby mobile than a pretty design!
When I had my baby, I chose a mobile to look good in her nursery. I didn't realise then how beneficial they are to early development.

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Mar 27, 20218 min read
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Can eating certain foods early reduce the risk of children getting allergies later?
I can remember quite vividly the feeling of fear I had when I gave my eldest child peanuts for the first time.

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Nov 6, 20206 min read
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GUEST BLOG from Victoria Sturdy, Newborn Photographer
Do you struggle to get all your kids looking the right way when you take a photo? Try these ideas to create candid moments to photograph.

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Aug 27, 20203 min read
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The development of children’s drawing
Drawing is a go-to activity for many parents. But have you ever looked at your child’s drawing and wondered if they are the next Picasso?

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Jul 13, 20207 min read
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Weather Forecasting: Learning Through Play
How I turned my children's interest in the weather into a week's worth of play. A look at the principles I follow when creating activities.

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Jun 5, 20206 min read
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Introducing the concept of telling the time
If you’ve got school-aged children, and even if you don’t, I’d really encourage you to help your kids understand how to tell the time.

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May 3, 20204 min read
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Simple ways to support your toddler’s language development.
Between 18-24 months children's language development often begins accelerating but what can you do to support this development?

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Apr 19, 20204 min read
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Cutesy Craft Projects – Love Them or Loathe Them?
I'm sure you've seen craft projects online and thought about trying them out but did you know some people call them 'craptivities'?

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Apr 11, 20206 min read
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GUEST BLOG: Communicating Successfully with Young Children By Sarah Billingham
Written by Sarah Billingham from Confident Kids, a specialist teacher who gives parents the practical tools to support their children.

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Mar 26, 20203 min read
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Helping siblings to get on
Sibling bond. One minute they love each other, the next they argue over everything! My top tips for helping them get along.

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Mar 12, 20208 min read
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'Healthy' Chocolate Cake Recipe
Looking for a simple, chocolate cake recipe to cook with your child? This one uses maple syrup and sweet potato instead of refined sugar.

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Jan 27, 20202 min read
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Why can't my baby just let me sleep?
A guide for sleep-deprived parents of babies over a year old, written by a mum who has been there.

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Jan 17, 202012 min read
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