Bridging the Divide
Bridging the Divide “Bridging the Divide” is a term coined by Dr Gordon Neufeld, a renowned psychologist and expert in child development and attachment theory. It refers to the…
Morning Connection
Attachment and Morning Connection: Attachment is fundamental to human development, particularly in childhood. It refers to the emotional bond formed between a child and their primary caregivers, typically…
Emotional Echoes: How Children Tune into Our Feelings
As caregivers, educators, and professionals, we have the responsibility of nurturing the emotional well-being of children. To achieve this, it is essential for us to develop emotional awareness…
Understanding Neuroception: A Powerful Tool for Working with Children
Understanding Neuroception “Neuroception,” a term coined by Dr Stephen Porges in 2004, refers to our subconscious perception of situations, people, and interactions as safe, dangerous, or life-threatening. It’s…
Nurturing Emotional Resilience Understanding the Window of Tolerance
As professionals, caregivers, and educators, we know each child has a unique emotional landscape. Children’s emotions can be incredibly dynamic, influenced by various factors such as their developmental…
New SACN report published on feeding children from 1 to 5
I recently attended the Nutrition Society Summer conference 2023 and I was fortunate enough to hear about the very new SACN report on feeding young children aged 1…
Behind the scenes of being a professional sleep practitioner
Introduction Welcome to the world of sleep practitioners, where parents, early years professionals, health visitors, occupational therapists and many other professionals are learning to become qualified sleep practitioners…
10 things to consider before becoming a Sleep Practitioner
1. Education & Training: The education and training you require are vital to establishing a legitimate and trustworthy business. Ensure you obtain adequate education and training in sleep…
Preschoolers and wrap around care
When starting any business of your own, you have choices and decisions about who your audience will be—in this case, who you will care for. A significant deciding…
A new reason to get your child to do their chores!
Most parents have engaged in a battle with their children at one time or another to get them to do their chores. Now, new information has emerged that…