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Easy Banana Oat Cookies
Anyone else's little one not budging for the same foods? We have definitely been needing some variety as my little M has become a lot more of a fussy eater. Including more Variety has been one of the helpful picky eating solutions and a key part of our meal times. Variety is not only about changing the food, but also changing the shape or appearance of it, which is why I love this recipe! It includes all M's basic staples, in a yummy & nutritious snack form. I'm all about keeping any meal time recipe simple and basically flop proof (for my own sake!), while still making sure they're packed…
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8 Everyday Ways To Encourage Speech & Language in Toddlers (1-4 Years)
Little M just turned 15 months earlier this week and it's been amazing and so much fun watching him start to express himself a little more through a recognisable vocab. I decided to share my few favourite everyday things that you could do with your little one to encourage development of speech and language. It is simply an opportunity for bonding, and best of all no real prep required. They can be done in your everyday routine, but most importantly, a time to have fun with your little one! When does Speech & Language develop? Language is such an important part of development - It can cause so many…
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Guidelines for engaging your child in FREE PLAY (for longer)
In a world filled with technology at the forefront of existence (which of course has its place), we as parents and caregivers have an increasing role in helping our children focus on the play based side of childhood. So what is Free Play really? Generally, Free Play is considered to be a form of unstructured, voluntary, child-initiated and child-led activity. It allows for spontaneous play that comes naturally from a child's innate curiosity, and enthusiastic, explorative nature. The Benefits The benefits are endless! But I have compiled my top few fav benefits of free play below:🌿 Free play gives children a chance to express their emotions + feelings and gives them…
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Christmas Sensory Advent Calendar
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S.T.O.P and take your moment
It's been a while since I've visited my own blog...since I've taken the time to just sit and write...a while since I've heard my own thoughts! I found myself constantly caught in some web of going from one thing to the next without taking any time to really S.T.O.P, breathe and take care of the basics.In a world that's so full of the doing, the hustle, the social, it's so easy to get caught up in what's trending, one thing leads to another and before we know it, we often forget to take time to authentically grow who we are and what we're about. Take time to be [S]till. Turn off the…
