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12 skills every child needs when starting school
On 30/08/2012 in Education
Being independent and self-sufficient is key to your child's success and happiness at school. Here's how to brush up on the vital skills he needs
mealtimes together so that your child can see how you use cutlery and help her to master it.5. Tidy upHave fun tidying up by singing This Is The Way We Tidy Up to the tune of The Wheels On The Bus. Give a five minute warning before tidy up time, then join
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Lifeskills: How to teach your child patience
On 19/10/2012 in Education
Children live in the moment - but you can teach them to think of the future, too
will be more patient if she is occupied while she is waiting. Involve her in the process of thinking of activities and she'll be better able to cope the next time she can't have what she wants straight away.Just how long is a while? When asking your child
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Why your baby is never too young for books
On 08/11/2012 in Education
It's never too early to start introducing your baby to the brilliant world of books
and the closeness between you and your baby that comes from reading together. You can start sharing books with your baby as early as you like but don't get hung up on how she looks at them. Choose books which are fine to chew. Pick chunky board books, plastic books
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It's Good To Talk
On 08/02/2009 in Education
The skill of conversation will help your child in so many ways as they head to school. Here are tips for encouraging a chatty child
Share the experience From ‘one sock, two socks’ when your child is getting dressed, to observing what is the same and what is different about your day together. Children respond to the regularity of what they know and will comment excitedly when
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The highs and lows of restaurant dining with children
On 30/09/2010 in Restaurants
You've taken your seats at table, and you're ready to start your family dining experience, but are your fellow diners pleased – or appauled – to see children at the table?
Read our helpful guide to identify friend or foe:* The kindly elderly couple The sweet elderly couple who can't keep their eyes off you. Probably have grandchildren of their own (who may live far away and they don't get to see them often) and your
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Your gifted child
On 05/10/2010 in Education
What to do if your child is gifted and talented
Here are some top tips on on how you can help your child:If you think your child is gifted or talented, discuss his abilities and needs with his teacher or headteacher. All schools should have or share a Leading Teacher for Gifted and Talented
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Lifeskills: Getting dressed
On 02/05/2012 in Baby & toddler
How to teach your child to dress herself independently
, or practise dressing a soft toy. There are also books about getting dressed to familiarise your child with the routine. Recommended titles include Buster Gets Dressed by Rod Campbell and Black Dog Gets Dressed by Lizi Boyd. More lifeskills from Junior:Sharing
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Friendship & The Gender Divide
On 03/08/2010 in Psychology
Boys and girls have difference approaches when it comes to choosing buddies and maintaining friendships
and emotions, whereas boys tend to focus on common interests: a computer game, football or playing with tractors. Girls bond with small groups, while boys have a wider, but more casual, circle of friends. Your child is reliant on you for a wide friendship
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How to help your toddler to talk
On 03/02/2011 in Baby & toddler
Ways you can encourage your late-talking child to chat
are sharing with your child. Books can also broaden the vocabulary you use with your child. They bring places and events to life outside our everyday experience. Reading also encourages your child to talk. The best way to use books is as a stepping stone
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The Nutcracker's new dancing starlet
On 20/12/2010 in Leisure
It's every little girl's dream to become a ballerina, and for one young starlet, Christmas is a time for dreams to come true
with enormous poise” in The Times. Here Lowri, who trains at Tring Park School for the Performing Arts, tells us about her first starring role:When did you start dancing? When I was fourWho are your dance heroes? Daria Klimentova – even more so since sharing
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