22 October 2009
Nursery Rhymes Series Part 1: We have decided to do a series of activity and crafts articles to help you and your toddler make the most of the Nursery Rhymes we […]
Child development refers to the process of growth, maturation, and change that occurs in children from birth through adolescence. It encompasses various aspects of a child’s physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and behavioural development. Child development is influenced by both genetic factors and environmental experiences, including interactions with caregivers, family, peers, and the broader social and cultural context.
22 October 2009
Get a little silly with these Spidery Songs. They are sung to the tunes of well known songs so they should be easy for your toddler to learn!
22 October 2009
Have some fun with Spiders. Enjoy creating these webs with your little one.
20 October 2009
Use your toddler’s favourite songs and change the words to an autumn theme. These are from a toddler group we attend…
20 October 2009
Get your little ones up and moving with this harvest song sung to the tune of London Bridge. Age group: 1 year + What you need: Gather clean dry leaves (you […]
16 October 2009
A Rangoli is a bright and colourful design usually made on the floor near the entrance to a house to welcome guests. At Diwali, Hindus draw bright Rangoli patterns to […]
16 October 2009
The Diya is a common feature of the celebrations which accompany the festival of lights or Diwali. This is a simple way to make paper diya decorations to hang in the […]
16 October 2009
Flowers are such fun to make and children find them really satisfying. Whether you are making them to celebrate the arrival or spring, as gifts for someone special, for a […]
16 October 2009
During Autumn and Winter, we spend more time indoors and the days get dark and long. Many festivals and special events are celebrated around this time and candles or lights […]
10 October 2009
…I Learned in Kindergarten … (a guide for Global Leadership) All I really need to know about how to live and what to do and how to be I learned […]
9 October 2009
With the colder weather setting in, teach your little one about taking care of garden animals like birds by making bird feeder snacks.
7 October 2009
Here’s how to make a gorgeous Autumn tree with a few simple materials.
5 October 2009
Use real leaves your child has collected collected on nature walks. Clean and dry for a couple of hours. Sandwich them between 2 pieces of clear contact paper to make this […]
9 September 2009
Choosing the right pre-school for your child is an important and often a difficult decision. I have just gone through this with my daughter. She started pre-school yesterday in a village […]
15 August 2009
Make or buy some cheap stamps and ink pads. You will be surprised at how much enjoyment your toddler will get from them!
15 August 2009
Toddlers love to play dress up and let’s pretend. My daughter is currently very much into pretending to be a nurse. This activity is a good way to teach your […]
9 August 2009
Create your own little ocean in a jar and learn a little about taking care of the sea.
3 August 2009
Age group: 6months+
29 April 2009
As parents, we fear the worst for our children. We see an imperfect world, where strangers and circumstances can discourage, frighten, harm, or endanger our little ones. But kids need […]
29 April 2009
What kind of parent are you – an encourager or an intimidator? The encourager stresses working towards a certain goal. The intimidator stresses winning. For this kind of parent, “It’s […]
29 April 2009
Parents naturally want their children to be the best, whether in academics or extra-curricular activities – or both! Young kids especially find happiness in pleasing their parents and would do […]
23 April 2009
Summer is the perfect time to get out in the fresh air and have healthy fun with your toddler. In this article will be sharing some ideas to help you […]
8 February 2009
As your baby gets older, up to about 2 years of age, she’ll still be sleeping 13-14 hours, but the amount of daytime sleep will diminish month-by-month. By age 2, your […]
5 February 2009
Should you encourage your child to fall asleep and stay asleep in a silent environment? Do you tiptoe round after bedtime? How much noise is too much? Can noise help […]
27 January 2009
Have you ever pondered the reason behind the abundance of bells, whistles, lights, textures, and colours in baby toys? It seems as though we’re eager to provide infants with a […]
10 January 2009
Before They Even Go To School, Kids Learn a Lot of Skills from the World of Play For children, play is naturally enjoyable. And since it is their active engagement […]
16 November 2008
By Paul Jason James One of the most frequently asked questions by first time parents is “what is the right age for potty training?” The short answer to that is […]
16 November 2008
Everyone has an opinion on when a child should be toilet trained. First time parents are often bombarded with comments of “isn’t he potty trained yet?” and “My baby was […]
1 November 2008
The first 2 plus years of a child’s life are lived in diapers. Raising a baby has many wonderful rewards and some challenges. As parents we sometimes are just concerned […]
1 November 2008
Parents are always on the look-out for tools to help make potty training easier. One of the tools available is the potty training doll.
29 October 2008
Two year olds! By the time your child is two, she will understand what you’re telling her and be able to express herself better. Now you can tell her the […]
29 October 2008
My perfect one year old will never do that, you smirk silently to yourself as you witness the awful behaviour of other peoples toddlers … and then, just after their […]
22 October 2008
Most of us do not enjoy change or new unfamiliar situations. Children are far more comfortable when their day to day lives are predictable and repetitive. Starting with potty-training, moving […]
22 October 2008
We all want our little ones to grow up happy. Here are some positive suggestions to help yours do just that. Read our top 5 happiness boosters and get started […]
10 October 2008
Bedtime routines and rituals are very important for most children in establishing positive sleep patterns and in developing a sense of security and stability. In this article, you will learn […]
7 October 2008
“Mommy, how come these little ones get away with things that I couldn’t when I was their age?” is the usual complaint of the eldest children. This is symptomatic of […]
