Starting nursery is a special day in your child’s life, but it can be an emotional one for them and you! So how can you make sure your child’s first day at nursery goes smoothly?

Parents and carers use day nursery services for all sorts of reasons. There is the very practical reason of enabling you to use your time for work and study commitments. There are also the learning and socialising benefits that a child can gain from being amongst other children and the input of Early Years Practitioners.

Living far from my extended family isn't easy. Don't get me wrong, I love living abroad. Still I get sad knowing that my parents and in-laws aren't forming the type of relationship with our children that they would have if we had never moved. When I talk to my friends who live within an ocean from their parents, they remind me that I'm not alone. Many children grow up far from their grandparents. Even families in the same city have a hard time seeing each other regularly. Our schedules are busy. Thankfully, the Internet has made it easier to stay connected, but it takes more than just the occasional email, Facebook, or blog update to form bonds.