HSE issues stern warning to parents considering purchasing a baby walker
Baby walkers may seem like a good idea at first They are marketed as tools for helping your little one get on their feet and take those first steps but all is not what it seems. The HSE has noted that walkers are a big no-no for your baby when it comes to both safety […]
2 years ago
Understanding why children cry, and why it’s actually a good thing
There’s a science behind crying and how it benefits humans. Kids crying isn’t a pleasant experience for anyone, least of all parents. Between the noise, the occasional overreacting and the heartbreak of seeing your child upset, no parent wants to witness their kid cry their eyes out. Yet difficult as it may be, letting your […]
4 years ago
We should let our children go barefoot as much as possible – and here is why
Growing up in Norway, one of the things that really scream summer to me, is seeing children running around in the grass barefoot. In fact, in Scandinavia, grubby, grassy feet covered in mud and soil are celebrated as a sign of a happy, healthy child – and a glorious childhood summer. It was how we […]
4 years ago
Occupational therapist thinks this is why children struggle to develop balance
Occupational therapist, Angela Hanscom, thinks she may have discovered why some children struggle to develop balance. Hanscom believes that a child’s ability to obtain balance correlates with the amount of time that they spend outdoors. The therapist, who has found that most children spend an average of nine hours sitting a day is urging parents […]
4 years ago
Children’s social skills, confidence and speech were severely harmed by lockdowns
Surprised at these findings? According to a new study by the U.K. government’s education authority, kids continue to struggle with basic skills such as writing and speaking in the wake of the Covid-19 lockdowns. These were among the findings of a series of reports published last month by Ofsted, which were based on evidence from […]
4 years ago
The proof of just how harmful lockdowns were to children keeps mounting
Not surprising, really. According to a new report by the UK’s Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills (Ofsed), young children’s development, following the pandemic, has been “particularly worrying.” The report was based on inspections of 70 early years providers in England in January and February of this year, and according to chief […]
4 years ago