When the tactile sense is fully functioning, children are secure and organised enough in their bodies to be able to respond to all of the other sensory information they encounter each day.
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The Importance of Repetition
If you have a toddler between the ages of 1 and 3, you’ve likely heard “again, again!” This is because young children thrive on repetition. Let’s explore what happens in their brains during repeated activities. Read more in our latest blog.
Kids love Cardboard Boxes
Why do children often prefer the box a gift comes in over the gift itself? As adults, we see the box as mere packaging. To a child, it’s a blank canvas limited only by their imagination.
Learn to Balance!
When it comes to balance, we know it’s a game-changer for our little Clamber Clubbers. It’s like having a superpower that keeps them feeling confident and in control of their amazing bodies.
Let Them Eat Cake…Once in a While!
There is absolutely nothing wrong with prioritizing nutritious foods over non-nutritious foods, as a dietitian, I agree! However, it is so important to understand how these actions and intentions might be perceived by younger eyes (despite the goodness of their intention!).
Foods to Boost Child’s Brain Health
There are certain “brain foods” that can help with your child’s brain development. These foods can help improve brain function, memory, and concentration. Our brains are remarkable, they are in fact a very hungry organ.
Repetition – The Secret of Perfection
If you have a toddler between the ages of 1 and 3, chances are that you often hear your child say: “again, again”! There is a very good reason why our young friends enjoy repetition so much. Let’s have a look at what happens in the brain when we repeat activities with our little ones.
Play Outdoors
Outdoor play is an important part of childhood. It’s exciting to see children in their natural environment – exploring their surroundings, being curious about what’s around them and finding joy in seeing new things. Surely, most of us fondly remember running around in the garden, digging, and dumping sand in the sandpit, and climbing up and going down a slide.
Nurturing Children’s Imagination through Play
Encouraging your child’s imagination can be as simple as encouraging pretend play! Whether they’re cooking in a toy kitchen, helping clean with a sponge, or bathing their doll, these activities can ignite creativity.
Exploring the Benefits of Bilateral Integration
Did you know that your pre-schooler possesses an amazing talent for coordinating both sides of their body? This skill, known as bilateral integration, is crucial for their early development as it helps improve motor skills, coordination, and overall functionality.
The ABCs of Positive Discipline
The journey of parenting can be like a roller coaster ride with many ups, downs, and thrills along the way. For many parents, one of the most daunting and challenging tasks of raising a child is the implementation of discipline.
Mastering Balance
Balancing is more than just staying upright; it’s a fundamental skill that opens up a world of exploration for children. The vestibular system, located in the inner ear, acts as their personal GPS, guiding them through movements big and small.
The Value of Unstructured Play
There are many types of play for children, and they all have their importance. Structured play allows children to learn rules, routines, and social skills under the guidance of an adult. Free play, on the other hand, is about unstructured playtime where the adult’s role changes to be supportive and led by the child.
Building Creative Minds: Nurture Your Child’s Imagination
Why having a vivid imagination is good – and how you can develop your child’s creative thinking. Many of us can probably admit to using the well-worn excuse, “I’m just not the creative type” in...
Promote Body Awareness By Playing Dress-Up with Your Kids
Body awareness is an important part of the child development process. This concept can seem more hidden and less obvious than other milestones children meet in the early years. In this blog, you can find out what this ability entails and how you can help your child develop it by playing dress-up with them. Enjoy.
Teach Your Children Independence
Fostering independence helps children to become aware of their abilities, to learn new skills, to practice patience and concentration, to experience a sense of achievement and to develop a positive self-esteem. Here are some useful tips to follow in both the school and home environment.
Why is Crossing the Midline Important?
Crossing the midline is connected to body awareness, core stability, and trunk rotation, and also aids in the development of bilateral coordination – both sides of the body effectively working together.
Smart Strategies for Franchise Owners
Owning a franchise can be an exciting entrepreneurial journey, but it’s not without its share of challenges. One of the key areas that franchise owners need to master is managing finances effectively. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your financial game, these strategies will help you overcome common business hurdles and pave the way for long-term success.