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Writing for parents on the early years: settling in, nutrition, sleep routines, screen time, tantrums and language development.
- 12 August 2026 Settling in 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.
- 29 July 2026 Nutrition 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.
- 14 July 2026 Development 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.
- 30 June 2026 Play 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.
- 18 June 2026 Family 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.
- 4 June 2026 Health 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.
- 21 May 2026 Development Games that support your child language Vocabulary grows through conversation, not screens. Games you can play at home in five minutes that actually work.
- 7 May 2026 Development No rush with toilet training Pushing a child who is not ready makes the process longer. Signs of readiness and the right timing.
- 23 April 2026 Behaviour 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.
- 9 April 2026 Settling in 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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