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BusyBrainsActivityPacks
Nov 2, 20243 min read
The Power of Independence
When I saw this quote on the wall at my son’s nursery it stopped me in my tracks: "When you cut it for me, write it for me, find it for...
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BusyBrainsActivityPacks
Sep 23, 20245 min read
Why Is My Toddler Obsessed with Cars? Understanding Young Children's Love for Toy Vehicles
As a mum of three, I’ve noticed that each of my children has gone through phases of intense fascination with certain objects or...
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BusyBrainsActivityPacks
Apr 3, 20245 min read
How children develop self-awareness
As a mum and a teacher, I'm always interested in learning more about how children's brains develop and how this impacts their learning...
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BusyBrainsActivityPacks
Feb 1, 202412 min read
A Parent's Guide to Potty Training: the research, the advice and my experience.
I’m Lauren, a child development expert and mum of three. All of my children are now potty trained and, while I don’t profess to being an...
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BusyBrainsActivityPacks
Mar 27, 20234 min read
5 ways music helps young children’s development
How important is music to young children's development? Read on to find out!
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BusyBrainsActivityPacks
Oct 6, 20223 min read
Transitioning away from rocking to sleep.
Let me start by saying there is nothing wrong with rocking your baby to sleep. In fact, research has shown that rocking reduces infant...
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BusyBrainsActivityPacks
Mar 18, 20223 min read
Pink Noise Has Revolutionised My Baby's Sleep!
You’ve heard of white noise but did you know there’s such a thing as pink noise? It’s something that I have only come across recently...
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BusyBrainsActivityPacks
Jul 27, 20215 min read
Do reward systems for good behaviour help or hinder?
The concept of rewarding children with stickers, treats or small gifts for good behaviour is not a new one but does it help or hinde
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BusyBrainsActivityPacks
Mar 27, 20218 min read
Why there is so much more to a baby mobile than a pretty design!
When I had my baby, I chose a mobile to look good in her nursery. I didn't realise then how beneficial they are to early development.
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BusyBrainsActivityPacks
Nov 6, 20206 min read
Can eating certain foods early reduce the risk of children getting allergies later?
I can remember quite vividly the feeling of fear I had when I gave my eldest child peanuts for the first time.
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BusyBrainsActivityPacks
Aug 27, 20203 min read
GUEST BLOG from Victoria Sturdy, Newborn Photographer
Do you struggle to get all your kids looking the right way when you take a photo? Try these ideas to create candid moments to photograph.
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BusyBrainsActivityPacks
Jul 13, 20207 min read
The development of children’s drawing
Drawing is a go-to activity for many parents. But have you ever looked at your child’s drawing and wondered if they are the next Picasso?
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BusyBrainsActivityPacks
Jun 5, 20206 min read
Weather Forecasting: Learning Through Play
How I turned my children's interest in the weather into a week's worth of play. A look at the principles I follow when creating activities.
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BusyBrainsActivityPacks
May 3, 20204 min read
Introducing the concept of telling the time
If you’ve got school-aged children, and even if you don’t, I’d really encourage you to help your kids understand how to tell the time.
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BusyBrainsActivityPacks
Apr 19, 20204 min read
Simple ways to support your toddler’s language development.
Between 18-24 months children's language development often begins accelerating but what can you do to support this development?
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BusyBrainsActivityPacks
Apr 11, 20206 min read
Cutesy Craft Projects – Love Them or Loathe Them?
I'm sure you've seen craft projects online and thought about trying them out but did you know some people call them 'craptivities'?
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BusyBrainsActivityPacks
Mar 26, 20203 min read
GUEST BLOG: Communicating Successfully with Young Children By Sarah Billingham
Written by Sarah Billingham from Confident Kids, a specialist teacher who gives parents the practical tools to support their children.
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BusyBrainsActivityPacks
Mar 12, 20208 min read
Helping siblings to get on
Sibling bond. One minute they love each other, the next they argue over everything! My top tips for helping them get along.
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BusyBrainsActivityPacks
Jan 27, 20202 min read
'Healthy' Chocolate Cake Recipe
Looking for a simple, chocolate cake recipe to cook with your child? This one uses maple syrup and sweet potato instead of refined sugar.
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BusyBrainsActivityPacks
Jan 17, 202012 min read
Why can't my baby just let me sleep?
A guide for sleep-deprived parents of babies over a year old, written by a mum who has been there.
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