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The importance of play
By Siobhan Mulholland on 17/03/2012 16:47:26
Why toys are a mother's best friend…
is puzzled because the learned association is not followed through.Toys are to babies what work is to adults. Without play, a child would not thrive in the way that without work most grown-ups would not. Perhaps most importantly, for a baby to play with a toy
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Ten games to play with your toddler
By Junior on 16/03/2012 12:45:38
Spark her imagination with these simple pastimes
1. Jump and hop Make two circles with two pieces of string – a big circle with a longer piece and a small circle with the shorter piece. Then show your child how to jump up and down inside the bigger circle, then do the same for the small circle
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Why toddlers love shapes
By Elissa Milne on 17/04/2010 18:11:14
Toddlers just love playing with shapes. So what's the big attraction?
? Even lovely ones, like crescents or semi-circles, are a toddler tongue-twister. And that star that twinkles in the sky is probably the only time we celebrate a shape in song with our babies. However, it seems that Tom’s celebration of certain shapes
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How to have fun with mirrors
By Junior on 22/03/2012 10:40:41
Reflective games you can play with your baby
Tummy funEven a very young baby will enjoy looking at herself in a mirror. Putting one in front of her when she’s having “tummy time” will encourage her to practise raising her head – the beginnings of crawling.Hello you!Sit your baby on your lap
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Why children love secret hiding places
By Catherine O'Dolan on 06/08/2010 16:59:21
Whether it's a cupboard under the stairs or a mini playhouse, children love to play hide-and-seek in the security of a confined space
and special spaces begins with the early security of being held closely to you. And this love of small confined spaces continues through toddlerhood. “A nine-month-old loves to sit in a box; at 12 months, he’ll love to crawl through a tube; at two, he’ll enjoy
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The joys of jumping in puddles
By Catherine O'Dolan on 06/08/2010 17:02:46
You may sigh when storm clouds gather, but for your toddler it's the perfect excuse for making a big splash!
THERE ARE SOME things in life that just go together. Like fish and chips. Laurel and Hardy. Toddlers and puddles. And the moment, your toddler spies that tantalizing pool of water, there’s something in his psyche that urges him to make a splash
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Gender-bender toddlers: Beads, boas and boys
By Victoria Stanley on 18/04/2010 10:37:49
What’s all the fuss about a boy who wants to wear a dress?
is dressing up as an occasional part of play,” she says. “In fact, this kind of role play is actually a normal and healthy part of growing up and helps your child develop his sense of self.” Felix is not alone in his penchant for wanting to occasionally switch
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Five ways to entertain your baby when you're tired
By Junior on 11/01/2012 17:33:41
Create a diversion while you relax with these handy hints
1. Go camping Make a tent from chairs and old blankets, fill it with soft toys and books, then snuggle together and pretend that you’re camping. 2. Bring her toys to life Once she’s bored with camping, play with her cuddly toys, making them talk
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Lifeskills: Sharing
By Junior on 17/04/2012 13:23:59
How to encourage your child's generous streak
tips that can help.• Make the underlying principle one of fairness and involve your child in the decision making. Talk to him about why it is nice to share his cars and ask him to choose which car his friend can play with. This way, he is playing
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Five ways to introduce your baby to water
By Fiona McKim on 24/10/2011 16:12:08
Our top tips for raising a happy water baby
1 Use props Tempt your baby with a new bath toy – it is a great way to entice her into the water.2 Share a bathAsk your partner to hold her while you play in the bath with her toys. She will forget her fears and want to join you. 3 Hold off
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