Whilst biting can be a nasty surprise, rest assured it is a very common behaviour in early childhood. The urge to bite typically goes away around 3 or 4 years old, as children develop better control and learn how to use language to communicate their needs. What causes a child to bite? Children bite in order … Continue reading Biting
Deciding when to send your child to nursery is one of the challenging decisions you will make as a parent and there are many factors that will determine when the time is right for you and your family. For some, work commitments mean the decision is made during maternity leave, for others, childcare can be … Continue reading The Importance of socialisation in early years
Every year thousands of children are taken to hospital after accidents and many of these happen at home – the most serious in the kitchen and on the stairs. Therefore, our homes can be extremely dangerous places, from baths filled with hot water to furniture at risk of being pulled over by little hands. However, … Continue reading Safety at Home
We hear a lot about the importance of mental health in adults and teenage children, but what do we really know about mental health in the early years and how this affects child development? We spoke with Natalie Satur, Integrative Counsellor & Psychotherapist, to find out how vital it is to promote good mental health … Continue reading The Importance of Mental Health in Early Childhood
The following blog has been written by a Mum of a child attending our Stanmore Nursery, and details her process of choosing a nursery for her daughter who requires additional support. For more information on Aara’s progress please visit her website here Deciding a Nursery and returning to work During my pregnancy I kept … Continue reading Choosing a Nursery and Returning to Work
Choosing the right childcare is one of the biggest decisions parents will face when returning to work and deciding what is best for your child is a task that requires a lot of thought, time and research. With many options available and with the guilt associated with leaving your child in the care of others, … Continue reading The Benefits of Nursery
Starting nursery can be daunting for both children and parents. At Boys & Girls Nursery we recognise this and do everything we can to make the settling in process as smooth as possible for everyone. We understand that no two children are the same, and that they all have their own likes, dislikes and personalities. … Continue reading Settling in to nursery
Starting a new job is daunting and for little ones moving on to school it can also be a bit scary! Here at Boys & Girls Nursery we implement the following to help ease the transition: We spend lots of time reading books and talking about what happens on the first day at school. Our … Continue reading Top Tips for Starting School
It is important to keep children’s teeth as healthy as we can. Market Street Dental Practice share their top tips on when we should be heading to the dentist and reducing the impact of sugar on little teeth. Preparing for the dentist It is recommended that you brush your children’s gums with a soft toothbrush … Continue reading Looking after little teeth
