Problem solving is a life skill we all need. We encounter problems every day, both big and small. Working to solve these problems is something that needs to be developed from childhood. Whether your children are school age or preschool, you can help them to develop important problem solving skills through everyday activities. The development […]
Toddler obsessions and fixations
Is your toddler a little obsessed or fixated on something? This is perfectly normal for toddlers. Over the years we’ve gone through a range of fixations from particular books or TV programmes to characters or specific toys or items. Toddlers thrive on routine and repetition. They are constantly trying to make sense of the world […]
Bathing siblings together
Do you bathe your children together? Bathing siblings together makes bath time a family affair, and toys and bubbles can be more fun with a friend…or four in our case! Whether you have a baby and toddler, or a toddler and preschooler, or more, when they’re close in age popping siblings in the tub together […]
We’re going on a nature trail: part one
Do your children love being outside? Do they love to explore? Why don’t you take them on a nature trail? Going on a nature trail can be great for children of a range of ages, as you can pitch it at a range of levels. This is also ideal if you have children of mixed […]
Make your own playdough
Half Term might be over but with the weather not exactly summer like yet and the big school summer holidays in sight, you might be looking for a few indoor activities to do with the children. We have been making playdough this week. It is good fun and an alternative to baking with the children […]
Ending loneliness
Have you ever felt lonely? Are you worried that someone you know might be lonely? Loneliness can affect many people, of different ages and at different stages of life but it can affect older people in particular, especially if they do not have a partner into older age or family around them. Recent research from […]
Little people, big questions: part one
This is the first in a series of articles looking at the big questions, little people often ask. In the run up to the general election the big kids began to ask lots of questions. On the day of the election these questions escalated dramatically. I was really pleased that they had taken such a keen […]
Mini chefs: part two
You might have read our first article in the mini chefs series. If not you can read part one here. I love the fact that all the children love to get involved in the kitchen. We always make sure that we set aside some specific cooking time, especially during the school holidays, but I also […]