Tag Archives: parenting
The creative tales parents tell to their children to make them behave
The ice cream van only plays music when it’s run out of ice cream…. there’s a princess in your tummy who can only eat vegetables…. there’s a baby dragon in the hand-drier who needs to practice his fire-breathing on your hands. … Continue reading
Top talking about topics in the Small Steps office this week
Swimming with your baby. At what age did you take your little one for their first dip in the pool? We asked our Facebook fans? Kerry commented “17 weeks, whilst on holiday, and she just sat there in her chair thing. No … Continue reading
How To Teach Children Under 5 About Money
If you have been trying to decide when the best time is to start teaching your child about money, the answer is now! Below we have a variety of fun and interactive ways to teach your child about the basics … Continue reading
Meningitis & Septicaemia - know the facts.
What is meningitis? Meningitis is inflammation of the meninges membranes that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord. There are two main different types of meningitis: Viral meningitis: Rarely life-threatening, although it can make people very unwell. Most people … Continue reading
11 ways of coping with Toddler Fears
Toddler fears can make life miserable for all concerned, but if they get out of hand, they can be crippling to a child’s growth and development. Here are out Top Tips to help your toddler deal with fears… 1. Acknowledge that the … Continue reading
18 Top Tips to stop toddlers saying “NO”
Your toddler’s constant use of the word “no” stems from a strong desire to be independent. Your toddler’s desire for independence can mean that they display a lot of unreasonable negative behaviour that’s puzzling or, at worst, irritating. Common examples … Continue reading
Summertime Safety in the Sun
As we all know only too well, it’s hard to predict when the British sun will shine (!), but when it does or when you go on holiday to hotter countries, it’s important to be really Sun Smart with your … Continue reading
Child Safety Week 2014
Child Safety Week is on June 23rd - 29th and this year’s campaign is Morning Chaos and the accidents that can happen in the rush to get everyone ready and out the door, as well as getting all parents to know more … Continue reading
The benefits of Pregnancy Massage.
Massage has many benefits to help you adjust physically, as well as emotionally, to the changes that you and your body will go through during this time. The benefits of pregnancy massage are numerous: can help to increase your energy … Continue reading
Top baby and toddler topics – what’s trending this week?
Does your child know how to make fire or climb a tree? Forest Schools and adventure playgrounds where children are given hammers, nails and saws to play with are becoming the latest trend, where children can learn about risk through … Continue reading
