Settling in
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The first two weeks of settling in
Separation anxiety is normal and it passes. With our teachers we put together what helps at home during those first weeks, and what does not.
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Writing for parents
Writing for parents on the early years: settling in, nutrition, sleep routines, screen time, tantrums and language development.
- Nutrition5 min read
What to do about a picky eater
Refusing the plate is usually not stubbornness but a need for control. Practical suggestions from our kitchen and our dietitian.
Read the article - Development7 min read
Screen time limits by age
Should screens be banned outright between ages 3 and 6? We summarise the current guidance and what we observe in the classroom.
Read the article - Play5 min read
Why garden play matters as much as lessons
Balance, courage and taking turns are mostly learned outdoors, not at a table. Why our timetable gives two hours to the garden.
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Ways to handle sibling jealousy
A new baby can feel like a loss to an older child. What softens this period, and what to avoid.
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Building a sleep routine before school
A slipping bedtime is the single thing that makes school days hardest. A practical way to settle the evening routine.
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Games that support your child language
Vocabulary grows through conversation, not screens. Games you can play at home in five minutes that actually work.
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No rush with toilet training
Pushing a child who is not ready makes the process longer. Signs of readiness and the right timing.
Read the article - Behaviour7 min read
Tantrums: what helps and what does not
Staying calm in front of a child on the floor is a skill you can learn. Responses that keep the crisis from growing.
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Routines to set at home before school starts
What makes September easier is three simple habits built in August. Where to begin.
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