‘Everyday Play’ is the final in this series of four baby play articles. Routines help children know what to expect and give rhythm to life. The cycle of feed, play, sleep is often established. Play lifts otherwise boring routines into opportunities for sharing, learning, bonding and fun. Why not try: *A massage or song at […]
‘Play That Develops Language’ is the third in this series of four Baby Play articles. Making and listening to sounds is the beginning of language skills for a baby. Every sound is new to a tiny baby, some sounds will soothe and some may frighten him. Let baby hear different sounds by varying the tone
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This is the second blog post in the four part Baby Play series. Today we will take a look at quiet play. So play does not always have to be busy, it can be restful and soothing. Quiet reflective play is as important toyour baby’s wellbeing as are times of social and physically active play.
Baby floor play will be the first in a series of four baby play articles. Babies busily examine everything around them, learning by seeing, touching, tasting, feeling and hearing. They explore and experiment to discover new information. New skills are mastered through practise and repetition. As a parent, you can help by understanding the
Your body image is how you perceive, think and feel about your body. This may have no no relation at all on your actual appearance. It is common in Western nations for women to believe that they are larger than they really are. Only one in five women are satisfied with their body weight. Nearly half
