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I Thought I Had a Team Problem…
I walked into the baby room and felt frustrated. Nothing had gone wrong. The babies were safe, the room was tidy, everyone was doing exactly what they were supposed to be doing. But nobody looked happy. And I remember thinking: why does nobody seem to care as much as I do?
Bikes and trikes, the best toy ever??
A ride-on bike looks like just a fun toy - but it's doing SO much more for your child than you realise. It’s helping build a child's balance, sensory development, independence and confidence and so much more. Here's what's really happening when they zoom round on it.
I never got to fix my Baby Room…
Last week I told you about the moment I finally saw what was happening in my baby room. The conveyor belt that felt so wrong, but I just didn't have the answers to fix. And because life happened, I never did get to fix it.
You Can't Build What You Can't See
Picture a baby on the floor, reaching for a toy just out of reach. Ask ten experienced educators what they just watched, and you'll get ten good answers - and probably, not one of them the whole story. The development that makes a baby room outstanding is almost entirely invisible. And you can't intentionally build what you can't see.
I Thought I was Managing a Busy Nursery…
If you'd asked me back then how I was doing, I'd have smiled and said "busy". The truth was I was exhausted. And standing in that baby room day after day, rocking a baby that just wouldn't settle, I started seeing something I couldn't unsee.
Why Your Baby’s First Grasps Help Their Brain Development
Reaching and grasping are among the first ways your baby interacts with the world. From clenching their tiny fingers around, yours to reaching for a dangling toy. These movements are so small we don’t really notice them at all. They seem so simple, but they actually play a crucial role in a baby’s overall development and impact their future life learning in more ways than you might think!
How Tummy Time Helps School Readiness - Tips To Make It Work For Your Baby
Tummy time means popping your baby on their tummy while they’re awake and supervised. It encourages your baby to lift their head, push up with their arms, and engage their core muscles, all of which are critical for their motor development (motor development is the process of learning how to move and use your body) . But it’s not just about physical strength - tummy time also helps build brain development, coordination, and even early problem-solving skills.
5 fabulous Christmas activities for your baby and toddler’s development.
Christmas activities to do with your baby and toddler that build brains and memories.
7 things no one told you about your newborn baby and learning
You’re newborn baby is already learning in the womb. You can help your baby build a strong foundation for their learning for life.
Pregnancy Self-Care: 5 Tips to Support Your Baby's Amazing Brain Development
Giving yourself time for self-care when you are pregnant is giving your baby a brain boost! Find out how looking after you, builds your baby’s brain.
The talent nearly all new mums gain… I think! Have you got it?
The Benefits of Cardboard Box Play for Your Child
Simple, effective ways to fill your day with your baby that make you feel FAB as a parent!
Mum guilt – 5 top tips to banish it!
From Babbling to Brilliance: Language Development and Acquisition in the First 1000 Days
I’ve tried everything to get my baby to sleep, help – what am I missing?!
Sleep, or lack of it is such a big topic for new parents! We often look to sleep train or build a sleep programme. We show you one area you might not have thought about to help your baby have a great nights sleep!
5 Ways to Stimulate Your Baby's Learning in the Womb
Did you know you can help your baby’s development even before they are born?! Don’t wait until they arrive to start doing things with them and for them. They will thank you later! Here are 5 simple ways to support their development during pregnancy.
Why looking after your well-being as a mum matters more than you think!
The environment you live in is the environment you provide for your baby. You are their first home. Your wellbeing supports their development. We show you how.
Why reading aloud is brilliant for your baby’s mental health!
Reading aloud is important for your baby’s mental health.
