I saw this quote the other day and it stopped me in my tracks….
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Hands up all those who have survived a long haul flight with a toddler! Not easy right? My son recently used the word HORRIFIC to describe his last fight (yes in all caps!) followed by NEVER AGAIN!
Here are the answers to the VERY serious question!
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The best part about gifting to small children is that they do not have any interest in what something has cost, or whether it’s the latest most amazing version of something (that comes later!)
The next best part about gifting to young children is that the unwrapping is almost as important as what is inside. Sometimes it seems to be more important.
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It’s not just School Holidays that require boredom busters for our children, teacher only days and long weekends need them too. Or maybe you have a child at home sick who needs entertaining?
As parents we know that when we make an effort our children respond – so why not try something new next time you have a day at home with your Little!
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Child: That’s a scary room
Me: No, it’s not. Don’t be silly.
Child: I don’t like apples.
Me: Yes, you do! They’re yummy.
Child: I don’t like you.
Me: Yes you do!
Sound familiar?
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Did you know that there are 5 sounds that ALL babies make before they cry?
Read MoreLet’s be honest, COVID19, RSV and the common cold are circling us all like sharks right now. It doesn’t seem to make that much difference is we stay home in a bubble or get back to normal life – sickness visits us, especially young children who have developing immune systems.
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Understanding the five love languages is important – especially with children.
We want our children to grow up secure and confident, which is why loving them in a way that fills their love tank to overflowing should be a priority.
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Did you know that studies have shown that handwashing can prevent 1 in 3 diarrhoea-related sicknesses and 1 in 5 respiratory infections, such as a cold or the flu.
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Swinging is one of the best activities for young children to develop their sensory system.
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Temper tantrums are very normal between the ages of one to three and are just as common in boys and girls. From crying and screaming, to hitting, kicking, biting and breath holding – temper tantrums all result from a child who is still learning how to deal with frustration.
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Let’s encourage and inspire our tamariki to develop an appreciation for food, meal preparation and cooking.
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Ever wanted to know how Equippers Kids implements the national ECE curriculum?
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Starting at a new childcare centre can be a stressful time for parents and children, especially after extended one on one time during lockdowns.
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The words we use and how we say them make a huge difference to how our tamariki respond to us. At Equippers Kids we choose our words carefully.
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“If all parents, everywhere, understood that a word spoken to a young child is not simply a word but a building block for that child’s brain, nurturing a stable, empathetic, intelligent adult, and had the support to make it happen, what a different world this would be.”
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