Parenting

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April 29, 2019

Kindergarten: The Story Behind

To many, kindergarten is an American version of a preschool or nursery, but with a strange German name. Did you know kindergarten has its origins in Germany and was...

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April 15, 2019

The Importance of Encouraging Curiosity in Children

From clever quips and brilliant observations to a barrage of questions that catch you off guard, curiosity in children can come dressed in many fascinating guises. ...

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March 28, 2019

How to Teach Persistence to Preschoolers

‘Tis a lesson you should heed - Try, try again; If at first you don't succeed, Try, try again. Then your courage should appear; For, if you will persevere Y...

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March 25, 2019

Childcare and Early Years Lexicon

From au-pair and childminder to the interchangeably used preschool, daycare, day nursery and kindergarten, we take a look at some of the commonly used terms in chil...

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March 18, 2019

Why is Constructive Play Important in Early Years

From cardboard-crate-turned-pirate-ships, kitchen-roll-tube telescopes and muddy trenches in the fields to meticulously built lego police stations, constructive pla...

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December 07, 2018

Tips to Handle Stress in Toddlers

Stress and anxiety aren't quite the emotional reactions you would think a doe-eyed toddler could possibly experience so early on in life. Regular tantrums, coughing...

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May 31, 2018

How to be an active part of your child’s day away from home at the daycare centre?

It’s nothing short of heartbreaking to see your teary-eyed little one looking out through the nursery window waving his tiny hand as you rush out through the nurs...

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January 31, 2018

Keeping Your Kids Safe Online

Internet Safety for Kids - What you need to know and how to stay safe! When you finally slump on to the couch after a long day, and the little ones come in with a ...

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November 13, 2017

Choosing a Childcare provider - Childminder, Nanny or Nursery?

Finding reliable childcare for your little one is one of the most daunting tasks new parents are faced with when returning to work. From nurseries to childminders a...

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October 26, 2017

Forgotten Baby Syndrome: Can people really forget their child in the car?

No matter how organised we are, most of us would surely admit sheepishly to at least one odd instance of memory lapse which has made us do the unthinkable. But, of ...

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