Fun
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The Power of Fun in Parenting: Fight or Play
The power of fun is not something that you hear much about much in the world of parenting. It is often seen as superfluous; A little treat for when the real parenting is done. In truth, it is so much more. Fun and games, laughter and smiles; these are the things that can fill childhood with sunshine. They are also powerful tools to support your child. Why Fun is Powerful Children have a lot to learn. In the same way, parents have a lot to teach. The use of fun in your parenting journey has the power to help your children learn faster and more efficiently. When your child is…
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The importance of play for your toddler: A whole new world
The importance of play for your toddler may not be highlighted when we talk about their fundamental needs. Food, love, and shelter are things that our children need to survive. However, you probably want more than survival for your children. You likely want them to thrive. Play can be an important part of helping them learn and develop. Why is play important for toddlers? Children enter a world that is big and mysterious to them. Play is the way that they explore their surroundings and learn how to interact with others. It also helps them to learn about themselves, their capabilities, limitations and potential. From when they are babies, our…
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How to Garden With a Child
Taking time to garden with a child can create an opportunity to bond. Even if you do not have outside garden space, there are indoor plant projects that you can embark on. Why garden with your child? Gardening with your child is a lot of fun, but it also has other benefits. Spending time connecting with nature and being surrounded by plants and earth has been proven to improve emotional regulation and well-being. Gardening also develops a wide range of essential skills, such as fine motor control through planting little seeds and patience as they water plants daily, waiting for them to grow. It can be educational in a natural…
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How to Survive Children’s Birthday Parties
If I had heard people talking about how to survive children’s birthday parties before I was a mother, I would have thought them miserable. What could be more lovely than children’s birthday parties? Who asks how to survive something so joyful? You may find the first few parties are indeed wonderful. They are too young to have friends, so the guest list consists of your friends and family. All your favourite people come and enjoy the cuteness of your toddler. The dynamic changes, however, when a child starts school. Now your child has friends, so the guest list includes a lot more little people, along with parents you don’t know.…
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10 Great Books to Read to a Child
There are so many great books to read to a child. We will only be looking at only a small selection today. Ten children’s books, old and new, that you can share with your little ones. Choosing age appropriate reads These books are aimed at a variety of ages and reading levels. Use trial and error to determine which books your child can understand. Don’t be scared to introduce them to trickier books than they are used to. If your child is not engaged, it might be because the plot or characters are too complex for where they are right now. Checking in with your child occasionally, and talking about…
