This article was first published September 2020 Hello all our families and friends I’m Donna an Early Years Practitioner and Henry Facilitator. I run Stay & Play sessions and other parent and child sessions at our Children and Family Centres. Let’s talk about tips on helping us and our children adjust to returning to school. […]
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If your child is off to school this Autumn listening skills will really help them make the most of their day. This article by Elyssa Campbell-Barr can help your child become a better listener. “Listening and concentration are essential skills for effective learning, but they are skills that take time to develop. Young children will
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It can be difficult to tmake your child’s lunchbox healthy and varied. It’s really easy to keep putting the same things in, especially if they are a fussy eater. Better Health say: “Whether squeezing it in before the school run in the morning or before bed on busy midweek evenings, preparing your child’s lunchbox can
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Helping your child when they start or change primary school – advice from Place2Be – Understand what’s going on when your child is facing change so you can help them to adjust. Things you can try Talk to your child about the change Reassure them that having a mix of emotions is normal. Remind
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If you’re looking to go back to work, how you are going to maintain breastfeeding can be a real concern. There’s lots of support and laws that can help support you to continue breastfeeding after your maternity leave. Breastfeeding exclusively (giving your baby no other food or drink) is recommended for around the first 6 months.
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Breastfeeding is a skill that we need help and support with at some point and we all have a part to play in supporting breastfeeding parents. This year’s theme is encouraging others to help you on your breastfeeding journey. Here are some great tips for those around you to support you whilst you feed your
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Many parents can feel nervous about breastfeeding in public, especially if it’s their first time but there is lots of support available. Here are some tips to get you started: Know your rights. You should not ever be made to feel uncomfortable about breastfeeding in public. It is illegal for anyone to ask a
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Lewisham Health Visitor – led community breastfeeding hubs in Lewisham have resumed as Drop – In from Monday 6th June! Appointments are no longer required to be able to attend, and parents can drop – in at any time during the 2-hour duration of the breastfeeding hubs. Breastfeeding support Many mothers find they need
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There are now seven community breastfeeding hubs running face to face in Lewisham every week, either Health Visitor or volunteer led. These remain appointment only at present (apart from Deptford Breastfeeding Group) but all hubs are hoping to be able to resume as drop-in hubs in the very near future. Our two Breastfeeding hubs are
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Keeping everyone fed and happy over the Summer holidays can be never ending but lots of big supermarkets and restaurants are offering reduced or free meals for children this Summer, meaning it’s a bit easier to have a day off from cooking and have a meal out. All of these have some discounts but it’s
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