Welcome to the My First Five Years Blog. Here you will find all sorts of information, ideas and activities that will help you to support your child.
There’s lots of news about increases in the cost of living at the moment, but fun activities with your little one needn’t cost you a thing.
These are super delicious with soup or try as a new yummy snack! Your child can take part in helping you with most of the steps of this recipe and they always turn out tasty.
There are many childcare clubs and schemes available for families with children, but many can feel the cost of these can be too expensive. However, there is some support available to cover the costs of childcare.
The Lullaby Trust has restated the importance of following safer sleep guidelines in response to news reports about a new study which investigates possible causes of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
As the weather brightens up, it is more important than ever to ensure that your child is protected from the sun. Choosing the right sunscreen for your child can be tricky – they may have sensitive skin, or you might not be with them during the day to help with re-application.
We put so much energy into empathising with our children, giving them space to play, to create and to learn. We allow them to get things wrong. We encourage and embrace their emotions. We support them on the tough days. We share their wins and we love them unconditionally.
Research has found that there is a cognitive link between counting skills and the ability to share in young children.
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star is a classic for a reason! It is likely that someone sang Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star with you as a baby or young child. This is a song that works well as a bedtime lullaby, or at any other time of day.
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