There are two words that a new mom is introduced to, two little words that form the base for your baby’s strength and milestones to be reached, such as head control and crawling. These words...
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Playing… Is talking my child’s language
There was once a time, when we were young, that our imagination knew no end. We could conjure up princesses and dragons in an instant, or have tea with a mermaid in the jungle. Our world revolved...
5 Top tips for a newborn photo shoot
Choose a photographer you are comfortable with This may seem straightforward, but the thought of having someone in your home taking pictures of your newborn is stressful. Remember, you have only...
How to prepare your toddler/child for Preschool
How can we as parents make our child’s big transition to preschool easier? As parents, you are probably rather anxious with lots of conflicting emotions about your child starting preschool. You...
6 Fun tin games for the holidays
This week I decided to play a few tin games with my children. I often use tin games in both my Clamber Club Sports classes and at our Parties and these are always such a hit. Tins are items we...
Louis the Lion and Early Learning – Colours Sticker Book
Louis the Lion Louis the Lion is a little toddler friendly book that has hard pages. My 2,5-year-old son (Benn) absolutely enjoyed reading this book. A lovely aspect to it is the fact that my...
4 Homemade tactile toys for baby
What is the tactile sense? The tactile sense is also known as the sense of touch. Your skin is your biggest organ which receives constant info that goes to the brain. Sometimes your brain cannot...
Puzzled!
Teaching my two and a half year old how to build a puzzle After mastering the initial chunky knob, pin and one piece puzzles, I’ve started teaching my toddler how to build a real puzzle. We have had...
First holiday with baby – top tips
The thought of planning a holiday with your baby is just as nerve-wracking as packing for one, especially if it is the first time. The key is just to relax and enjoy the time away with your family....
10 Tips for dealing with fussy eating
According to a U.S study published in the journal Appetite in 2016, children enter their fussiest phase of eating from the age of two, with their pickiness declining by the age of six. Although...
Beach Hacks: Internet vs. real life
In this techno-savvy world where anything we want to know is at the click of a button, we often head to the Internet and just google what we need. As new moms, the web is a great resource for info,...
Jog goes to Namibia!
Our family and I recently took our 2 and 4 year old little girls on holiday to Namibia for a week. My 2 year old was diagnosed with Sensory Processing Disorder at 9 months with her auditory and...
Pictionary with Marie Biscuits
I have always loved simple things in life, and when something simple ends up having a lot of depth to it – well that is even better!!!! Here is a simple way to do some baking with your children – it...
Having Fun and Learning through Senses!
Children experience and learn about the world around them through their senses. These senses include touch, smell, taste, sound and sight. Multi-sensory learning is important and can give our...
Tyrannosaurus Drip and Dinosaur A-Z-smart Kids
Tyrannosaurus Drip – Julia Donaldson & David Roberts A sweet and funny twist on the ugly duckling story of a duckbill dinosaur egg that lands himself in a Tyrannosaurus nest. This poor duckbill...
5 Tips for doing activities with your baby
You are a new parent – everything is new! Your cute and cuddly newborn suddenly wakes up one day and wants to play, this is the part you didn’t expect as you look at your baby and think “how do I...
Why are Gross Motor activities important for children?
A baby moves from the minute he is born, this movement teaches him about his environment. “Babies get a lot of sensory input and feedback from movement, which helps shape how they learn and interact...
Fantasy Play: Worthless or Wonderful?
Brooms turn into horses and playrooms into secret caves. One of the key reasons why children should play is to develop their imagination and cognitive strength. Imaginary play or Fantasy play...