Learning how to behave around dogs can help teach children to respect animals, while also keeping them safe. The Dogs Trust shares its top tips for being dog smart. Home is where the heart is, and for many people having a pet is what completes their home. Unfortunately, a high number of dog bites happen in the […]
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By Dorothy Lepkowska for EY Alliance Childhood is a time of adventure, when our little ones are constantly learning and exploring the world around them. And one of things that intrigues them most is taste. As soon as they’re dexterous enough to clutch a biscuit or a piece of cucumber, children love to try different
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A car seat is probably one of the most important (and expensive) purchases you make to keep your child safe when travelling. There are so many makes and models on the market it can be really difficult to know what is right for your child and car. This information from Royal Society for the Prevention
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Every day in the UK we will welcome about 2,000 babies to the world. Many of these babies will have happy, stable childhoods, but not all babies are so lucky. Babies’ brains grow rapidly in the first years of life, and their development is shaped by their environments and experiences. Babies are reliant on their
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Getting outside with your baby or young child is a great way to get a bit of exercise and help their brain development. Every June The Wildlife Trust hosts 30 days Wild as a way to help families get out into their local area to enjoy and learn about nature in their area. Sign-up today for
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Half-term is almost upon us and if you’re looking for some fun, free days out there’s plenty to offer locally. Nature discovery day in Chinbrook Meadows Part of London Rivers Week, this fun-filled afternoon will include activities for both children and adults to help you connect with the nature to be found in Chinbrook
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What is a Triple P Discussion Group P DISCUSSION GROUP? Triple P Discussion Groups are online and face to face workshops for parents or carers of children aged 18 months- 8 years. The Triple P Discussion Groups include a series of 4 themed stand alone 2 hour workshops, where parents have discussions to look for
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The theme for this year’s Mental Awareness Week is anxiety. The Mental Health Foundation says: “Anxiety is something we can all experience from time-to time. There are lots of reasons why we get this feeling. It can be connected to a job, school, a relationship, social situations, how we feel about ourselves, or a change
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Did you know that there’s lots of videos for families on EY Alliance YouTube Channel? You can enjoy Story times with Alison, Play, sing and dance with the Play Inspector, Learn about baby brain development Learn about introducing sensory play to your baby Family meditation sessions Big cook little cook baking sessions and much, much
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Even on gloomy days getting outside and exposed to sunlight helps our bodies to make vitamin D, which keeps bones, teeth and muscles healthy. It is hard to get enough vitamin D from the sun in the UK at the best of times, but every little really does help. Here are the benefits of getting
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