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1. Go to or past your childcare provider lots of times before they start  

Children can feel gently reassured by a familiar routine and so walking them to the new place is a fantastic way for them to feel more comfortable about it. Talk to them about all the fun and exciting things they might do there.  

These stories have been written by the same me.  

When we first brought our curled up newborn home from hospital, the idea of him starting school seemed a distant impossibility. How would this milk-drunk creature unfurl himself to be able to walk and run, let alone start school as an independent boy, running off with his friends with barely a backward glance? 

The UK Health Security Agency has announced that, because of concerns about traces of the polio virus that has been found in some sewage treatment centres, all children aged 1 to 9 years old in London will be offered a polio vaccine. This is big news in the UK and we know the headlines are worrying, so we have looked into the current information available to see what it might mean for parents.  

A Squash and a Squeeze is a fun and hilarious story all about a lady who seeks the help of a wise old man when she feels like she has no room in her home. Featuring a chicken, a cow, a goat and more, this is a great tale for children who love farm animals.  

With the rise in living expenses on our minds, there’s a tricky balance to find between keeping costs down while having fun with your child and making the most of your time together this summer. During the school summer holidays, many cafés and restaurants offer free or discounted meals for children. We’ve created a list, with details on how to claim. 

When we think of creativity, we might imagine paint palettes and canvas, dance, or rich stories, but creativity extends far beyond these things. A creative person is a flexible thinker, who can think of new ideas or follow thoughts to discover new things. Creativity involves solving problems, inventing, experimenting and reshaping our expectations.  

Who doesn’t love a picnic on a summer’s day? These pinwheels are a fun and simple snack you can make with your child, perfect for summery days and lunchboxes alike. You can easily swap any ingredients you don’t like for those you prefer.  

Have you ever noticed how adults change their pitch when talking to babies? They might speak more slowly with a higher pitch, and use a more ‘sing-song' tone. This is known as ‘'baby talk’, and can support listening and understanding for young children. It is also known as infant-directed speech, and new research has looked at how it varies globally.

From the moment you open this book, the ball of wool that runs through every page draws you in. You can trace the lovely squiggly patterns that adorn the first few pages with your fingers.