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Bringing up great kids

With so much information out there on raising our kids, we try to quieten the noise by sharing insights from different childcare philosophies, the latest in child development research and just some useful tips along the way.

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Dealing With Separation Anxiety in Young Children

There’s nothing quite as precious as your child asking to spend time with you. But the urge to always be together can also cause

Man and Child Dancing
Why Play and Music Make For A Magical Combination

As a Child Development Teacher at Gymboree Play and Music, Hackney and Islington, I have seen first-hand how Play and Music have helped so many

Rewilding childhood
Some believe the disconnect between modern children and nature is “the biggest parenting challenge of our times.” We explore the benefits of spending time outdoors,
Feeding your child’s immunity
4 tips to balance taste, convenience and health, by child nutrition specialist Verena Klanner.
Preparing our children for a world of artificial intelligence
It’s likely that lots of today’s jobs won’t exist when our kids graduate, and that computers and robots will be able to do lots of
How to get toddlers to get along
How to teach toddlers to get on with others
Every parent wants their child to learn how to get on with others. It’s essential for their future happiness, for their future career, and, if
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Your baby’s social development
Babies are remarkably social creatures, as you’ll know from their desire to hang out in the middle of the night. Turns out, babies benefit from
How to build numbers into the everyday
When deciding the right time to introduce your child to count, there is an important distinction you need to make that some educators forget. There

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