Parenting Hacks
Because parenting is hard enough as it is!
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Teaching Road Safety around parked cars
KEEP THEM SAFE.Visual aides are incredibly helpful in helping children understand what is expected of them in any situation.When saying "hands on the car" or "hands on the door" wasn't...
Make bedtime easier with this evening activity
Make the most of the dark!My kids are the most messy and disregulated in the evenings before bed and 'torchy walks' are a game changer for that.We get everyone into...
Why should you involve your child in housework?
Steal my strategy... Throwback Thursday! Here's my 2 year old and I folding towels together. I love involving my kids in housework because it means I can get stuff done...
The Ultimate Guide to Toothbrushing
END THE BATTLETeeth brushing can be so hard and so demoralising at the end of a long day. It's a job we HAVE TO DO as parents to keep our...
Getting reluctant kids into car seats
⬇️Steal my strategy for getting kids into car seats.They're not being difficult for the sake of it.Kids ALWAYS want to behave - it doesn't feel good to misbehave. And it's...
Use this trick to teach your child to ride a bike
So much easier!The towel method makes learning to ride a bike so much easier!Not only do parents avoid the back-breaking struggle of holding on to a low saddle whilst running,...
Struggling to get sunscreen on your little one?
Sensory overload.I think most of us would find it overwhelming if someone else suddenly slathered oily, sticky, smelly cream all over us. Kids don't truly understand the WHY of sunscreen,...
Why we always take toys to health appointments
We take toys everywhere.Sometimes, like today, it’s a bit of a hassle. Nobody can really be bothered to haul a giant t-Rex across a car park and into the drs...
Pencil-Grips help your Child to Write
Kids get frustrated when they can't control their pen.A poor grip created wrist fatigue but also whole body fatigue - imagine how hard you'd find it if I asked you...
How to Help your Child to Follow Directions
It starts with ensuring your little one can fully understand you. Understanding stems from routine and repetition. Give them a job! Giving your little one a role in the everyday...
Literacy Hack: Visual Shopping List
Kids don't have to be able to read in order to be exposed to text. Make looking at words fun by weaving them into your shopping routine :) Write out...
Playtime Hack: Don't Spill your Bubbles
Does your little one like to dip the want in the mixture independently and have it almost always spill everywhere?Here is a gentle reminder to TAPE your bubbles to something....
How to get a Toddler to sit in their Car Seat
Is there such a thing as a child getting into there carseat without a fuss? Here's some things that we do:☺️ let them know what's coming up.☺️ provide opportunities for...
Roleplay: Using the Potty
I’m following August’s lead, and at the moment he’s VERY interested in people going to the toilet. He’s enjoying telling us when his nappy is soggy and talking about his...
Developing Independence: Hang-up Hoops
August is old enough to hang up his own coats or jacket on a peg, but sometimes they're tricky. Some coats have hoods, some have loops, some have nothing at...
Backwards Chaining
Everyone should know about this because it's a total game changer. Therapists use a concept called 'backwards chaining' all the time to help children to learn new skills. You basically...
Change them side-on
Small changes can make a big difference. This small change can do wonders not only for your bond with your baby but for their language development.Sure - there are times...
My Little Helper
We're the kind of adults who let our house get incredibly messy then on Sundays we try and claw it back to somewhat tidy. Auggie loves helping and we always...
Life Skills
It's quicker and easier to do most things for our babies. It's also way less messy. But every opportunity we take to involve them - they learn so much more...
Cleaning: Functional Play – Life Skills
Whilst most of us loathe cleaning - babies tend to love it. They see us swiping around a wet cloth and they want to do the same - and why...
