If you have been following our ‘little green fingers’ series then you will know that this school term we have been part of a gardening club at school. One afternoon per week I have been taking the babies and meeting up with the big kids and we’ve been getting busy in the gardens at school. […]
Inspirational business role models for your daughter
There are many inspirational role models for girls growing up today. Many strong and resourceful women have been able to overcome a variety of challenges to achieve great success, while making the world a better place. More girls allowed educational opportunities In the past, it was more difficult for girls to get the education they […]
Taking sensory play outside
I have written quite a lot over the last few months about the importance of sensory play and it’s benefits. I honestly think it is one of those things that is over complicated. I think sometimes as parents we hear these terms and think we have no idea where to start, when in reality it is […]
Mini chefs: part four
Welcome to another article in our ‘mini chefs’ series. The mini chefs have been in the kitchen again cooking up a storm. After a short nap today I suggested to the minis we hit the kitchen for some baking. After a few squeals of excitement and a double fist pump I felt that had been […]
When your toddler won’t eat
Most parents have a period of time where they struggle to get a child to eat. This can be especially true of toddlers. With my first child I used to get myself in utter knots about this. She went through a few ‘fussy’ eating stages and I used to get really anxious about it, which […]
What can children learn from television?
I always find the subject of television and children a little controversial. I’ve heard some parents argue until they are really blue in the face that television is bad for children and creates non-communicative zombies. I have also heard parents at the opposite extreme refer to the television as “the baby sitter” and admit that […]
Little green fingers: part three
If you have been reading this series so far you will know that in part one we looked at a garden project we have been working on at school. We have been in the school garden for several weeks now and things have really changed over the last few weeks. It is starting to get […]
Taking learning outside
We seem to have had some better weather so far this week which has been nice. This has meant that I have been able to take the babies outside for their home learning sessions. We did our music and animal learning sacks outside this week which they really enjoyed and my littlest man sat beautifully […]