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Sleep; it’s the top subject on any parent’s mind at some point on the parenting rollercoaster. Baby sleep can be particularly frustrating. They seem to
What is alpha music? Alpha music is music designed to create a relaxed state of mind. It generally has a speed (tempo) of around 60
What are sleep cycles In a single night of undisturbed sleep your body will complete several sleep cycles. One sleep cycle is completed when you
“They’ve got you wrapped around their little finger” says some probably well-meaning person…stranger at the bus stop/elderly aunt/family friend. I always felt it came with
For Children’s Mental Health Week we spoke to CalmFamily Consultant and Clinical Psychologist Dr Hannah Guzinska about ways parents can support their children’s mental health.
So, your child was born in the later part of the school year? In England these children are often called ‘summer born’ because they were
Play helps the child blend the known and the new, stretch the real into the possible, and work through the emotions of both Sybil M
Play is hugely important for brain development. It is through play that we learn, and learning literally creates and strengthens links in the brain. There
Object play Along with other special patterns of play, the curiosity about and playing with “objects” is a pervasive innately fun pattern of play, and
What is imaginative play? The ability of the young child to create their own sense of their mind, and that of others, takes place through
What is action play? If you don’t understand human movement, you won’t really understand yourself or play. If you do, you will reap the benefits
What is social play? From the simplest romp and wrestling of young animals to the most jocular and complex banter of close friends, social play
What is together play? When an infant makes eye contact with her mother, each experiences a spontaneous surge of emotion (joy). The baby responds with
What is a story sack? A story sack is a bag that contains a book and a range of toys and objects to help your
All humans have a fundamental human need for connection. When we feel disconnected from those around us, from those we love we struggle to cope.
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