Life brings surprises: a move to a new home, a change in the family’s routine, a minor accident or a moment when a child gets separated from their parents in a busy place. We cannot prevent every difficult moment, but we can prepare children so that they feel less frightened and know what to do.
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Cooperation means working with others toward a shared goal: not leaving all the work to someone else, and not taking over everything either. It is a skill children need at home, at school and later at work, and it can be practised every day. Do jobs together Invite your child to help with household tasks
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A positive child is not a child who is happy all the time. It is a child who believes that problems can be solved, that effort makes a difference and that tomorrow can be better. This outlook gives children energy and makes them more willing to try new things. Watch what they hear at home
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Before nursery or school, young children spend most of their time at home. That makes home both their playground and their first classroom. Two things matter most: keeping them safe, and making the time you spend together count. Check the basics of home safety Keep children away from the stove, hot drinks and sharp tools
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Happiness at home does not depend on having a lot of money. It grows from small, repeated moments: laughing together, feeling listened to and knowing that home is a safe place. Here are some simple ways to bring more of those moments into your family’s week. Break the routine now and then Routines give children
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Parents often ask: should I teach my child at home before school? How, and for how long? The answer is reassuring. Young children learn best through short, playful moments with the people they love, not long lessons. Keep sessions short and playful A few minutes of focused activity, several times a day, works better than
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