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Why nap? Young children need their sleep more than any other age group in order to revitalise and prepare for the day ahead. In early childhood, vital physical and mental development occurs so naps provide additional downtime for much needed growth and rejuvenation. Being overtired also directly influences your little ones mood, naps are a great way to prevent temper tantrums for instance. It’s easy to underestimate the amount of sleep a child really needs in order to stay happy and function nor …

If you have a large family it may be difficult, if not impossible, to give every one of your children their own bedroom.  If it is possible, however, there are quite a few benefits that a child will gain by it. In fact, a child that has his or her own bedroom will be better able to handle responsibility and will mature faster than one that doesn’t, for various reasons. We’ve outlined some of the most important reasons for this below. Personal Style Being able to let children ch …

This week is National Story Telling Week (28th January – 4th February), an important week for children all over the UK.  If your children are of school age, they’ve probably come home with some leaflets or handouts for this week and their school or class may even be holding events to promote National Story Telling Week.  If you can make it, be sure to attend any sessions that are organised by your little ones’ school; teachers love to get parents involved and it’s a great reflection on …

Your baby is one of a kind with a unique personality. As a result, they respond differently in each new situation they encounter. Some babies will love the bath whilst others may not; if your baby hates bath time it is important to discover what you can do to make it enjoyable for your little one. You can avoid problems and even correct your child’s fear or dislike of bathing by following a few simple guidelines 1. Establish a Routine As with other areas of your child’s life such as eating …

My youngest son is obsessed with Disney's Frozen. While he's not overly keen on the princesses, he adores Olaf the snowman. so when his school sent a letter home to say they were hosting a 'Frozen Night' he really had his heart set on going. Unfortunately for my son, he started with a stinker of a stomach bug the following day and had three days off school. By the time he returned, Frozen Night was fully booked. So because I'm a glutton for punishment an excellent mother, I planned our very …