Regressive behaviour
My toilet-trained child has started having accidents. What should I do? We had parents come to us worried about their child’s development regressing. One that really stuck out was a parent asking about their toilet-trained child who is now wetting themselves. We reached out to Joanna Fortune, a child psychotherapist, for some advice on what […]
How to ease worried children back to school gently
We’re excited for our children to get back into their school routine, learning and playing with their friends.
But while a lot of children are also itching to get back, some are finding it tough.
Getting your kids to practise gratitude
Amid a pandemic it can seem like there’s little to be grateful for — and our kids can feel the same way. But if you can bring yourself to practise gratitude with the things you do have, it can improve your mood, lower rates of depression and have a positive and lasting effect on the brain.
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 challenges. According to Psychology Today, separation anxiety is a child’s excessive fear of being apart from their caregiver or home. In this blog, we take a closer look at this […]
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 children with their development, and the feedback we get warms our hearts: “My baby boy’s been enjoying a lot, socialising with other babies and play. It provides very good stimulation […]
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, and discover what some schools are doing to make the most of this.
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 the world turns into a post-apocalyptic zombie wilderness, it’ll be an essential life skill to be able to barter with the neighbouring warlord.
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 social interaction earlier than was previously believed.
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 is a huge difference between drilling children with numeracy skills ready for school and helping them to explore the world around them.
