3 - 5yrs Clinic
For the first few years of your child's life you are an indispensable teacher. The more you talk to your child, play with them and involve them in your world, the more they'll learn.
But at the age of 3, they will begin to start thinking for themselves; what to play with, who to play with, and how to react when some child he doesn't know snatches his favourite toy.
This period for a young child centres around learning those all important social skills: sharing, caring, table manners, saying please and thank you, making friends and having fun learning new activities. But it's also a time for bigger challenges; maybe starting preschool or nursery, or something unimaginable - like welcoming a new sibling into the family. This stage of parenting has so many rewards - and this section will help you enjoy each milestone as and when it happens.
Growing up
What is Montessori education? Most people have heard of Montessori and understand that it’s about nursery education, but very few would be able to identify what makes it so great for learning.
Eating
Dealing with fussy eaters
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First Aid
Sunburn and Heat Exhaustion - what to do and when to seek help!
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Growing up
Preparing your child for school
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Growing up
Encouraging your child's imagination
Role play can help toddlers understand the world
First Aid
Burns - What to do
Burns can happen suddenly and the pain and damage caused can be devastating. Knowing what to do if this should happen can make a massive difference in reducing the amount of pain and scarring experienced and may avoid them having any tissue damage at all.
Social skills
Being a good sharer
Encouraging sharing is a great way to prepare your child for friendship and school, but to a young child sharing can be an irrational concept that might need to be learned gradually.
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