Did you know that a consistent bedtime routine can help calm and soothe your child and set the stage for good sleeping habits? It can help your little one to enjoy a good night's sleep which is extremely important for their growth, learning, mood, and development. Kids that do not have a regular sleeping pattern can often be cranky, tired, or irritable throughout the day.
Be it a toddler or pre-schooler, encouraging your childrens to cooperate from an early age is an essential social skill. Teaching children the art of cooperation makes them realise the importance and value of teamwork, develop trust with others, enhance empathy, and imbibe social skills.
Music is a wonderful way to engage with young children. It has the power to enthral children’s and babies’ minds. The toddler years are a great time to introduce them to music as they acquire new abilities and skills.
While the most obvious benefit of raising bilingual or multilingual children is gifting them the ability to communicate with a greater number of people whilst maintaining a connection to the family’s cultural heritage, there are also many other advantages.
As a new parent, you might think that choosing childcare can wait a while. But if you’re a working family, it might be worth considering daycare sooner than you thought.
If your child is a picky eater, then you are probably all-too familiar with the daily struggles of mealtimes. Most foods have nutritional benefits, so it’s not unusual that your picky eater may be missing out on essential nutrients for healthy energy levels and body functions. Moreover, a balanced diet is essential to the overall development of a child.
Staying in tune with your child’s emotions can be a challenge. Quite often, in an attempt to calm them down, parents may focus on the behaviour and overlook the underlying cause. So, let’s look at how we can help our children navigate and express their emotions.
Communication and language skills are vital aspects of early childhood development. Interestingly, children tend to pick up language quite naturally; however, how we interact with them still has a significant impact on how their language skills mature.
Learning how to go to the toilet or ‘potty-training’ a natural stage of your child’s emerging independence. The Montessori approach to toilet training your child is a three-step process that is grounded in respect and gentle guidance.