Parenting Hacks

Because parenting is hard enough as it is!
Here are some ideas to make things a little easier and support your child's development in the process.

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Playtime Hack: Don't Spill your Bubbles

Playtime Hack: Don't Spill your Bubbles

Does your little one like to dip the want in the mixture independently and have it almost always spill everywhere?Here is a gentle reminder to TAPE your bubbles to something....
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Backwards Chaining

Backwards Chaining

Everyone should know about this because it's a total game changer. Therapists use a concept called 'backwards chaining' all the time to help children to learn new skills. You basically...
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My Little Helper

My Little Helper

We're the kind of adults who let our house get incredibly messy then on Sundays we try and claw it back to somewhat tidy. Auggie loves helping and we always...
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Life Skills

Life Skills

It's quicker and easier to do most things for our babies. It's also way less messy. But every opportunity we take to involve them - they learn so much more...
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Cleaning: Functional Play – Life Skills

Cleaning: Functional Play – Life Skills

Whilst most of us loathe cleaning - babies tend to love it. They see us swiping around a wet cloth and they want to do the same - and why...
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Yes Cupboards

Yes Cupboards

Are there any drawers or cupboards in your kitchen where the answer to "can I explore this?" Is"YES!"??? I can set up all the activities in the world but nothing...
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Food Prep

Food Prep

I always involve August in the prep of his meals. I think it's important aspect of practical life and it means he get to watch, listen, smell, taste and feel...
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Washing up

Washing up

We all have to do it and most of us loathe it but kids LOVE IT. Why? It's water play!!  Daily household activities are really important for our little ones...
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Helping around the house: Clothes Sorting

Helping around the house: Clothes Sorting

We don't have to spend all of naptime setting up a crafty sensory play experience for our babies - there's plenty to interest them in the everyday workings of Mam...
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