In this second video of our interview with a childcare expert, you’ll hear Dr. Mathers’ thoughts about how to choose a nursery that is right for you and your child!
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Interview with a childcare expert Part 1
Dr. Mathers talks about separation anxiety and childcare, and how you can help them.
Siblings: first friends (for life?)
Early childhood is a magical time of growth and development, filled with new experiences and relationships. Your toddler may have already made some friends, or will begin to start making friends soon, but for those who have siblings they are in luck as their first friends live with them. Siblings are often a child’s first companions in their lives, and growing up with siblings can have a profound impact on a child’s life. Keep on reading to learn how!
Celebrate International Child Day with fun and love!
Every year on November 20th is a global day to celebrate and cherish children! It originated in the aftermath of World War I to promote mutual understanding and friendship among children worldwide.
The imitation game: the keys to social learning
One of the ways through which your little one is learning is imitation. Read more to learn about imitation!
From picky palates to foodie fun: nurturing your child’s healthy eating habits
From picky eaters to food explorers, each child has their unique culinary preferences. Don’t worry, though! We’ve gathered some practical tips to help you foster healthy eating habits and make mealtimes enjoyable for your little ones……..
Interview with a sleep expert!
Why do we sleep? Why do some little ones refuse to sleep? And why do some have crazy sleep patterns? Watch the video below hear sleep expert, Professor Alice Greggory, and Professor Pasco Fearon, Children of the 2020s Study director, chat about sleep in toddlerhood!
Popular baby names
Oscar? Freya? Isla? Muhammad? It wouldn’t be unlikely if this is the name of your baby since those are included in the Office for National statistics’ annual list of top 10 most popular names for boys and girls in 2021…
Less is more: the growing brain!
At birth a baby’s brain is already a quarter of the size of an adult’s brain. In the first few years of life, the brain goes through an incredibly fast period of development. But how can the brain still increase in size during childhood when the number of actual brain cells are about the same as at adulthood?
Need Some Advice?
Here are some websites and numbers you may find useful for advice on the range of issues included in the study.