Toddler & Child Archives

Unleash Your Little Artist, Try These 10 Alternative Art Experiences!

1. Magic wax painting – first get your child to use a plain candle to draw a picture on white paper, once finished let them paint over it using water colour paint. Their drawing will magically appear! Buy Now 2. Swap finger painting to elbow painting. Put on some old paint approved clothes and encourage ...

10 Tips to Help Your Child Embrace the World They Live in This Ramadan

Raising children in a different part of the world is a huge blessing (and sometimes a real struggle) however it also presents a wonderful opportunity for them to understand and respect the rich nature of other cultures and religions. As we approach Ramadan this year, make sure that you help your child to build a ...

One Language or Two? Bilingualism – What’s Best for Your Child’s Development

Parents who speak multiple languages often worry about what language they should use in conversation at home with their children. I have had lots of parents tell me they have just chosen to use English, as it’s the important language of the world, when I hear this it breaks my heart, not only because your ...

What to do When the Dreaded ‘Tantrum’ strikes

Nobody likes being in a situation with their child that becomes so overwhelming that it turns into a tantrum, especially in a public place; but there are things you can do to minimise and defuse the tantrum and to support your child, no matter where you are. The first important note about tantrums and dealing ...

Understanding the Value of Play

The definition of play differs greatly depending on who you talk too, as a passionate educator I see play as a way of learning, growing and exploring – an invaluable part of childhood and the most effective method of learning for children (even in the first years of primary school). Play encompasses children’s language, children’s ...

Instead of “Don’t Cry” Why Not Try…

Feelings are an essential part of everyday life when a child is upset and hears “don’t cry” from an adult, it translates into ‘it is not okay to feel’ in a child’s mind, even when the tears are caused by something trivial or something that you deem to be unnecessary. Children need to know that ...

Hey Mum, I Am Not Just Playing – What Your Child is Really Doing and Why it’s So Important.

When children play outside, and in playgrounds, it is more than merely just ‘play’. Instead it is a time that should be valued and appreciated for the benefits it brings for children. Also, read Developing Motor Skills to find out which toys can help develop your child's motor skills. I am balancing. I am working hard ...

Routines… Do You Need Them?

There is an age-old debate about the amount of structure and routine that children need as they grow and develop. However, there isn’t a best-fit structure for all families and the routines each family have need to be adaptable and flexible to the needs of their children. There are a few aspects of routine that ...

10 Best Films for Toddlers

1. Curious George Running time: 90min Will Ferrell stars as The Man in the Yellow Hat, an eccentric museum employee who has a pet monkey – an inquisitive and wonderful creature whose * curiosity * (clue's in the name) often gets the best of him. “The kids enjoyed it and loved the slapstick, toddler-esque behaviour ...

The Beauty of Reading With Your Toddler

There are few things more rewarding than seeing your child develop and learn new skills. Reading, and the love of books, when developed at a young age, can provide a child and later an adult with a world of enjoyment simply escaping into those pages, and starting young plays a vital role. Read our article ...

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