Toddlebabes

I make no apologies, this Christmas cake has been in print for over 21 years.  I have been making this cake since 1994. Over the years I have adapted it to our taste. I choose a weekend when I know the family are at home and make sure that they all take turns in mixing [...] Read Full Story

Here is a good seaside activity to do using coloured sand to make an original artwork. You will need: sand powder paint disposable cups cardboard pencils To colour the sand: TIP:  Use about 1 teaspoon of paint powder per 1/2 cup of sand. Experiment with different amounts of paint and sand to make darker and lighter colours Scoop some sand into a disposable cup.   Add some [...] Read Full Story

Here is a simple and fun craft to do with your preschoolers, either upon returning from a beach holiday or take the ingredients with you and make it while at your holiday spot! You will need: Salt Dough: 1 cup flour 1 cup salt 1/2 cup water PVA glue and brush Bowl Wooden spoon A collection of clean shells, [...] Read Full Story

When are babies able to understand and begin to control their behaviour? When can you begin to set boundaries and when do they become aware of actions and the consequences of their actions? From as little as 8 months old, babies are beginning to understand the tone and words you use which indicate you are cross, [...] Read Full Story

Right from birth, babies enjoy the company of others and learn by interacting with others. They try to attract attention in a variety of ways  and begin to use their bodies and voices to make contact with those around them. Here are a few ideas to encourage this natural characteristic: Encourage babies to mimic adults and mimic [...] Read Full Story

What does communication mean for children? Being with others in a social environment helps children to build relationships and develop the ability to participate fully in society. Babies and children need to be with people who they trust and feel nurtured by to enable them to become skillful communicators. Since they learn from parents or carers-those whom [...] Read Full Story

Every parent wants to ensure that their preschooler is healthy. You can do this by making sure that they eat from each food group each day.  For a balanced diet, your toddler should eat from the following 4 groups: STARCHY FOOD: this includes bread, pasta, rice , cereal, sweet potato, potato. FRUIT AND VEGETABLES: Any of these including [...] Read Full Story

Just when your baby is becoming a better sleeper teething pain arrives to wake her up.Here we look at symptoms and tips to help you and your baby through it! A baby’s first tooth is an exciting milestone. It’s arrival varies from baby to baby but you can expect it to appear anytime from three to [...] Read Full Story

As babies develop, they become more aware of their environments and the people who are around them. Playing helps babies to learn about everything they hear and observe through their senses. Babies learn through what they touch, hear, feel and see. All these experiences are stored in their brains and become stronger with each time they [...] Read Full Story

Swing by for family fun with NCT Fancy a great day out with the kids? NCT, the UK’s largest charity for parents, has plenty of jungle fun in store for your little monkeys. Bring them along to your nearest Cheeky Monkeys Tea Party and help raise money to support parents in your local community and [...] Read Full Story