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Music is a powerful medium – there are not many people in this world who don’t like music in one form or another.   Babies love music – from the lullabies that can calm them down and even send them to sleep to upbeat sounds that have them jigging along.  We all know that there are some musicians that are naturals – needing no formal musical education, they just CAN play.  Some of these talented musicians are able to pick up any instrument (even one they’ve never used or seen …

Unfortunately, cyberbullying is becoming more common. Just as with old-fashioned playground bullying, cyberbullying involves aggressive and negative action taken against a child. However, unlike previous bullying, where the bully could be identified and avoided, cyberbullying is accomplished through email, direct messaging, Facebook posts, or mobile phone messages, and can be anonymous. Additionally, there is no limit on the frequency or intensity of cyberbullying – it can happen any time of the …

Creative development is one of the six areas of learning for early years education and is all about being creative, expressing ideas and responding to experiences.  Creative development is what happens as babies and young children start to explore the world around them.  All children have creative ability and it’s up to parents and carers to help them express this ability and develop their creativity.During the first 18 months or so, playing mostly involves using the senses – sight, to …

Summer is well and truly underway but there are a few things you can do in your child’s room to make the most of the season. Whether it be through some small decorative changes to really welcome the season or some top tips and tricks for staying cool on a hot night; we’ve got you covered. 100% Cotton Bedding Cotton is one of the best choices of material for summer bedding. It has moisture-wicking properties which helps to keep kids cool throughout the night. Sleep can be easily dist …

Friendship Day originated in 1919 as a marketing ploy by America’s Hallmark greeting card company. Other countries also established and celebrated a day to honour friendship at various times during the three decades between 1920 and 1950. However, celebrating Friendship Day did not really become popular until 1998 when Winnie the Pooh was named as the world’s Ambassador of Friendship and the 30th of July was recognized as International Friendship Day. Now, most countries celebrate on the first S …