Childcare

Looking after young children can be a big responsibility! Sometimes, parents need a little help to look after their children when they are busy working, running errands, or just need a break. That’s where babysitters come in! Babysitters are people who watch and take care of kids for a short time, and in Singapore, there are lots of options that are both affordable and good quality. What does a…

Separation causes major changes, particularly when children are involved. A structured child care arrangement protects stability and supports children’s development through consistent routines and clear responsibilities. A well-structured care plan helps parents manage their new circumstances while prioritising their children’s needs. Essential Components for Your Child Care…

The most important quality in choosing a nanny is insight. It’s necessary to be both fair and responsible, with an ability to read character that can see what people are really like on the inside as well as out–especially children! Mary Poppins was exactly this kind of nanny for Jane & Michael Banks. Well, now is the time to find out an amazing nanny like Mary Poppins and for this…

Nursery and back-up care provider Bright Horizons has designed an innovative new Early Years curriculum which will be in all its nursery settings in England by September following a successful pilot programme. The pioneering curriculum, Bright Beginnings, focuses on children’s emotional wellbeing as the key to learning. The curriculum is designed to acknowledge the individual voice and needs…

If you’re a working parent wondering how you’ll survive the summer school holidays, new research shows you’re not alone! The approach of the long summer school holidays can bring out different feelings for different families. While some parents and guardians look forward to spending more time with the children, others can be slightly nervous about how they are going to keep the kids…

When parents are expected to homeschool, work and carry their families through a pandemic, undoubtedly, emotions run high. Corinna Bordoli and I (Léa Henry) are on a mission to reduce that burden through guilt-free and flexible child care arrangements while supporting the creative sector which is among the most affected in the current crisis. As many artistic projects have been halted during this…

The image of a three-year-old standing in the middle of a Hula Hoop in order to social distance jars uncomfortably with the Early Years teacher. It challenges the idea of attachment which is one of the first child development theories all Early Years teachers learn as students. From the early work of British Psychologist, John Bowlby to modern neuroscientists such as Alison Gopnik we learn that…

For many parents, while they might love the idea of continuing their job as a stay-at-home mum or dad, often, this is a situation that is short-lived. Finances usually play a huge part in why parents have to go back to work, and so the feeling of worry about how their child will continue their development journey is much higher. When it comes time for them to go back to work, they want to know…

Thousands of new childcare places for working parents around the country are being created thanks to a £50 million grant scheme that has been recently announced by the Education Secretary Justine Greening. London parents can be delighted to know that the Capital alone will receive £8,681,038, spread across 32 projects. The confirmed projects will create almost 9,000 free places for eligible…