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The story of the Easter bunny is strange if you think about it. Not everyone is celebrating easter, but it is a major holiday in many countries around the world. It is so weird to think that it is not birds who lead eggs for us at easter. It is […]
I remember sitting in between by girls on the couch watching a movie. My eldest was never big on cuddles, so I used to make a point of holding her hand. I loved watching movies with her as she would happily allow me to hold her hand while her sister […]
Being consistent in parenting is important as it is one of the simplest ways to improve your child’s behaviour. Being consistent in your mood and to try and offer stability to your children when they need it most is difficult but it is possible. I have identified two categories in […]
Every parent’s secret dream is to have a child who knows how to read before everyone else’s child. From birth babies and children are gathering skills they will use in reading. Literacy does not start when your child starts school. The best way to instil a love for reading is […]
As you all know by now, I am a great fan of birthday parties. I have three children and like every mother on the planet I planned their parties for weeks. I quickly discovered that not all children like birthday parties and I had to accept that you can celebrate […]
I am absolutely passionate about making this day special and memorable for my children every year! I would spend days planning and making sure I have covered everything from the birthday breakfast to the last little gift under their pillow before bedtime. I used to love hosting children’s birthday parties […]
A day of celebration and recognition of brothers and sisters. Encourage your children to think of of special ways to show love and appreciate this amazing bond on National Siblings Day this year. A little bit of history and something I did not know and thought I should share. The […]
Experiential learning activities are the practice of learning through doing. They encourage children to have first-hand experiences with the materials, rather than learning through someone else. For children who have not yet started reading or those who struggle to read experiential learning offers an effective way to learn. With the […]
Lately, new parents are so competitive and face such social pressure to begin their child’s education way too early. The importance of experiential learning for your child, can’t be understated. It is important to understand that young children need unstructured play and experiential learning to develop to their full potential. […]
I discovered Montessori learning at home when I began researching school options for my first child, Nina twenty years ago. I began a training Montessori diploma and observation programme and started applying it at home. Nina was only one and a bit at the time and using these principles worked […]