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Please read through our blog containing relatable content for parents and carers. Here, our skilled practitioners tell of their personal experiences of motherhood, childcare and so much more.
A different perspective on New Year’s resolutions
New Year is a special time, providing opportunities to change, clean the slate and open the door to endless possibilities. It’s that time when we reflect on the past 12 months and make our resolutions for the coming year ahead. The problem, of course, is that those...
The never-ending feeling of mum guilt
Having worked in early years my whole career whilst raising a family of 5 children, I don’t think there has ever been a day when I haven’t felt ‘mum guilt’. It starts the minute that little blue line shows up on the pregnancy test and never seems to return back from...
Breaking barriers – more male role models for children in the early years
This month Children’s and Families Minister Nadhim Zahawi has announced a £30,000 grant to support a scheme aimed at providing more male role models for children in the early years. The project, run by the Fatherhood Institute, aims to increase male practitioners by...
Quality over quantity – The time pressures of a working parent
Dr Anthony P Witham once said that “children spell love T-I-M-E”. Whilst this is true, T-I-M-E is a constant battle face by many working parents. We know that spending quality with our children is essential for their development and their happiness. As a working...
Are overly ‘risk-free’ environments good for children?
A natural concern for parents during their child’s early years is the safety of any given environment, especially outside of the home; however are these concerns leading to surroundings being ‘too safe’ and potentially having a detrimental effect on a child’s...