Child development

Cooking With Children: Skills That Last A Lifetime

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A primary school-aged girl helps her father cook a meal at home

Cooking with children can feel messy, slow, and occasionally chaotic – but it’s also one of the most rewarding ways to support their development. From language and maths to coordination, patience and independence, time spent in the kitchen offers a surprising number of learning opportunities. Better still, it’s a chance to spend time together doing … Read more

Milestones: How Toys Influence Your Child’s Development

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A toddler builds with colourful bricks – developing coordination, focus, and creativity through everyday play.

Toys play a really big part in your child’s development, far beyond keeping little ones busy on a rainy afternoon. From the moment a baby can grasp a rattle to those pretend play games at the kitchen table, the toys you offer shape so many important milestones along the way. This article shares practical ways … Read more