How can we help our children overcome the challenges of a masked society?
As a mum of two and having worked with children for more than 15 years, I recall many occasions in which I’ve used just a caring smile to comfort a child or a reassuring “you can do this!” facial expression
Keeping the Peace: A Guide to Managing Tantrums
We’ve all been there… you’re in Spinney’s trying to do your weekly shop when your child suddenly spots something they cannot possibly live without. Maybe a toy. Maybe a chocolate. Or maybe their favourite sugary cereal.“I want it!” they demand.Now,
Memories and Words
Do you ever remember being told you couldn’t do something that you had planned for? A dream? An intention? Something big? Something small? Do you ever remember a time when the small words and actions of another hurt you or
Promoting Positive Behavior in Young Children
Have you ever found yourself thinking, ‘my child just doesn’t listen to me?’ or ‘why are they being so naughty?’ and wondered how to manage their behavior? Promoting positive behavior in young children can be challenging, and when your child is
Google knows, but Grandma knows best
It’s mid afternoon and you are in the mall trying to get the weekly essentials that you just can’t InstaShop or order in such as your husband’s specific sports shoe laces, new socks for your toddler (you’ve scoured the house
Feeding Growing Minds – Sleep
Over the course of this 3-part article, we will investigate health benefits and a growing mind in connection with Diet, Exercise and Sleep. In our lifetime it is estimated we spend around one third of our time sleeping. Sleep The elixir of life,
Feeding Growing Minds – Exercise
Over the course of this 3-part article, we will investigate health benefits and a growing mind in connection with Diet, Exercise and Sleep.ExerciseFor even the smallest of learners, exercise is very important and will support your child’s growing body and
Feeding Growing Minds – Diet
Over the course of this 3-part article we will investigate health benefits and a growing mind in connection with Diet, Exercise and Sleep.Imagine yourself without sleep, having eaten poorly and without being able to exercise (yes, it does sound like
Aren’t They Too Young to Learn How to Read and Write?
Speaking and Listening, Reading and Writing, does my child really need to be working on these now?But they aren’t even interested in books yet, how can I get them to read?She doesn’t know how to hold her spoon and you
Time for a new parenting paradigm?
Parenting is the most rewarding and by far, the most stressful life-role we play. The plethora of advice to the ‘right-way’ of parenting makes dealing with situations not just challenging but quite a struggle. Where every move is measured and