One of my kids has recently taken an interest in chess, which I found surprising as I have never shown him how to play it. Maybe he’s tried it at school or seen one of his friends play the game? We’ve played a few times, but he doesn’t like it when I take one of … Read more
On a recent trip to Turkey, my wife and I were able to spend one day visiting Pamukkale. We’ve been to Turkey several times over the years visiting various holiday resorts, but we’ve never had the opportunity to see any of the sights of Turkey. This is because we have two young kids so excursions … Read more
Over the years my wife and I have often gone to Turkey as a place for a relaxing holiday. To be honest we find it better value money than going to continental Europe as the hotels are usually all inclusive (so you don’t need to hunt for food during the day), the entertainment is usually … Read more
Preschool is a fun setting for young children to help them prepare for school. It mainly involves learning through play, and children will learn some basic elements of numeracy and literacy, such as identifying letters, counting etc. In this article, let’s look at what child should be prepared to bring to preschool. However, it’s probably … Read more
Your little one is already growing up and it’s time for them to attend a preschool or a nursery setting. But what does each one provide and is one better than the other. Does your child need to go to both? Preschool is designed to prepare your child for school usually by learning through play. … Read more
Although it might feel an embarrassing subject, it’s not that uncommon for some children to wear diapers or training pants when they’re at elementary school. This is because it can take time for the bladder to develop and hold urine for long periods of time. Furthermore, night time potty training can take a lot longer … Read more
For any expectant parents, there is something incredibly magical seeing your baby kick when they are still in the womb. It’s a first real connection with your child and it’s something you’ll never forget. But do babies react differently when mom touches her belly, or when dad does it? It’s hard to say for sure, … Read more
There are some difficult conversations to have with your child along the way and anything to do with politics can be challenging for many of us. While these chats may not come easy, it is important to help your child navigate the world and develop an understanding of the systems that govern us. Let’s start … Read more
There are many options for preschools and day care for young children. While many parents just choose whatever is more convenient in terms of location, if you are fortunate to live close enough to multiple preschools, you can consider the pros and cons of each and pick the right one for you. But what options … Read more
Goddard and Montessori are both approaches to early childhood education and care. The Goddard School promotes your child’s learning through discovery and play where teachers guide and identify areas for their development. The Montessori approach is child-driven and therefore teachers follow the child’s own lead for their education. Let’s dive in deeper and learn more … Read more
