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Help with the realisations hitting parents of school-age children

Posted by iChild, April 01, 2020 10:20 AM

Nikki Young is a children's author who, like so many others, finds herself looking after her children's education at home. We're grateful to her for sharing her article with us, full of inspiring, yet practical, advice.

Posted by iChild at 10:20 AM in 5-7 Years, 7-11 Years, Early Years, Guest Authors | Permalink | Comments (0)

Coronavirus Concerns & Children: How to Help Children Deal with Covid-19 Anxieties

Posted by iChild, March 25, 2020 10:04 AM

Psychotherapist Noel McDermott discusses the challenges facing families during the coronavirus situation, and shares his advice. The current coronavirus situation is worrying for many people and children are especially vulnerable to the fear and anxiety experienced by the adults around them..

Posted by iChild at 10:04 AM in 5-7 Years, 7-11 Years, Early Years, Guest Authors | Permalink | Comments (0)

A selection of books from our iChild Shop

Posted by iChild, February 26, 2020 10:06 AM

To celebrate World Book Day, we've selected six of our favourite books from our iChild Shop. Share the stories with your little ones or let your older bookworm reading independently!

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Reading with your child

Posted by iChild, February 05, 2020 1:34 PM

This week is National Storytelling Week. We're very grateful to BookTrust for sharing their article on reading with your child with us at iChild. It's never too early to start!

Posted by iChild at 1:34 PM in 5-7 Years, 7-11 Years, Early Years, Guest Authors, Most Popular | Permalink | Comments (0)

What to do if your child is showing signs of hearing loss

Posted by iChild, January 29, 2020 10:14 AM

Hearing loss affects thousands of families across the UK but when you become a parent knowing the signs in your own child can be difficult. Ben Meredith, audiologist and Senior Clinical Specialist from hearing specialists, MED-EL, offers his advice on what to do if you suspect your baby or child may be experiencing hearing problems. Our thanks to MED-EL for sharing his article with iChild.

Posted by iChild at 10:14 AM in 5-7 Years, Bumps and Babies, Early Years, Guest Authors, SEN | Permalink | Comments (0)

Being a school reading volunteer

Posted by iChild, January 08, 2020 11:08 AM

Next Best Thing to Mummy was a childminder for 14 years until her stroke. She has been employed as a preschool development worker and by the children’s centre as a support childminder. Here she shares her experience of being a school reading volunteer.

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Attending the school Nativity

Posted by iChild, December 11, 2019 2:01 PM

Blogger, Next Best Thing to Mummy, worked as a childminder for 14 years, as a preschool development worker, then as support childminder for the children's center. In this blog, she looks back at her children's nativity shows. She's kindly sharing her blog with iChild - and we're sure her experiences will chime with many of us!

Posted by iChild at 2:01 PM in 5-7 Years, 7-11 Years, Early Years | Permalink | Comments (0)

Does technology affect our children's behaviour?

Posted by iChild, November 20, 2019 4:14 PM

Blogger, Next Best Thing to Mummy, worked as a childminder for 14 years, as a preschool development worker, then as support childminder for the children's center. In this blog, she discusses her views on children and technology.

Posted by iChild at 4:14 PM in 5-7 Years, 7-11 Years, Early Years | Permalink | Comments (0)

Children and mobile phones

Posted by iChild, July 10, 2019 4:42 PM

Blogger, Next Best Thing to Mummy, worked as a childminder, preschool development worker and at the children's support centre. In this shared blog, she shares her views on children using mobiles - and would love to hear your views!

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Should children do household chores?

Posted by iChild, September 26, 2018 2:50 PM

Blogger, "The Next Best Thing to Mummy" is a mum, stepmum and grandparent, who worked as a childminder for 14 years, until ill health forced her to give up. She has been employed as a preschool development worker and by the children’s centre as a support childminder. Here she shares her experience on encouraging her children to share in household chores.

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Categories Archives: 5-7 Years

Help with the realisations hitting parents of school-age children

Posted by iChild, April 01, 2020 10:20 AM

Coronavirus Concerns & Children: How to Help Children Deal with Covid-19 Anxieties

Posted by iChild, March 25, 2020 10:04 AM