Loose parts were first talked about back in the 70’s by Simon Nicholson, who believed in the ability to empower creativity. So, what are loose parts? Loose parts are items, materials and resources that have no pre-planned use, no defined …
‘Extended breastfeeding’ – returning to work
If you are a breastfeeding mother returning to work, it will likely be mentioned. As a former midwife, we recommend exclusive breastfeeding for six months, but many women don’t want to stop after this. There are health benefits to extended …
Internet safety advice for parents and carers
According to the Daily Telegraph (25th June, 2018), 48% of 5 year olds and 25% of 2 year olds have their own tablet. Depending on your viewpoint, the above statistics may either have you celebrating progress in technology, or cause …
100 ways to praise a child
Children need praise and encouragement. It’s a basic human need to be acknowledged by other human beings … to be recognised. In an ideal world we would only seek and value positive acknowledgment, praise, encouragement and at times reward. However, …
Benefits of Jo Jingles Classes
What is Jo Jingles? At Jo Jingles we run fun music and movement sessions for babies and children aged 3 months to 7 years. The organisation is now in its 24th year and has nearly 100 Franchises in the UK …
Essential Oils for children
Guest blog post My name is Kat Stevens, I’m a Mind & Body Coach, mum of two and a doTERRA Wellness Advocate. I started working with doTERRA after using their oils and experiencing improvements to my physical and emotional health, …
Reasonable risk-taking & childhood development
Do you remember your childhood? Where you played? Who you played with? The great secret places, the fun, the danger, the freedom, the smells, the long days, the exhaustion? Did you take risks? I know I did. Reasonable risk-taking and …
Sensory play: Why is it so important?
Many people assume sensory play is all about touch but actually it’s about much more than that. We often talk about the five senses: taste, touch, sight, smell and sound but there’s also body awareness and balance. Taste – the stimulation …
Sun Safety for babies, toddlers & children
We all love the sunshine – just the thought of it makes you smile … cool drinks, barbeques and beaches … what’s not to love?!! With the wonderful weather we have been having recently and school holidays upon us the importance …
Importance of Outdoor Play
Guest Blog Post: by Emily Wragg Can you remember your favourite outdoor place to play as a child, the place where you felt most free and at ease to do things your own way, with no rules and restrictions on …