3 - 5yrs Clinic
For the first few years of your child's life you are an indispensable teacher. The more you talk to your child, play with them and involve them in your world, the more they'll learn.
But at the age of 3, they will begin to start thinking for themselves; what to play with, who to play with, and how to react when some child he doesn't know snatches his favourite toy.
This period for a young child centres around learning those all important social skills: sharing, caring, table manners, saying please and thank you, making friends and having fun learning new activities. But it's also a time for bigger challenges; maybe starting preschool or nursery, or something unimaginable - like welcoming a new sibling into the family. This stage of parenting has so many rewards - and this section will help you enjoy each milestone as and when it happens.
Social skills
Being a good sharer Encouraging sharing is a great way to prepare your child for friendship and school, but to a young child sharing can be an irrational concept that might need to be learned gradually.
Growing up
What is Montessori education?
Most people have heard of Montessori and understan...
First Aid
Acute Allergic Reaction - how to help
All allergic reactions occur because the body's im...
First Aid
Burns - What to do
Burns can happen suddenly and the pain and damage ...
Social skills
Why young children lie
Young children tell lies for different reasons. So...
Learning
Settling your child at nursery
If your child has never been away from you before, or has never been in a group setting, you will need to prepare him or her.
Growing up
Counting with your child
Being able to count up to ten before starting school might sound like a humble ambition, but it creates a wonderful starting block for understanding mathematics and visual comprehension.
