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  • 6 Things Every Parent Should Remember

    6 Things Every Parent Should Remember

    Becoming a mum doesn’t come with instructions, and this is positive and negative at the same time. It is hard, because we need to constantly figure out how to do things, make important decisions, and learn about our kids. But...

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  • Visit to Sligo Children Community Garden

    Visit to Sligo Children Community Garden

    I drove into a garden. I had no expectations, no idea what I would find. Traveling without expectations is great because you won’t be disappointed, you can only be amazed! As I turned around the corner, the space opened up and...

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  • School books VS real experiences

    School books VS real experiences

     Each child is different and unique, each child has different needs and interests, different level of skills, different experiences and different life circumstances. What works for one might not work for another. What works for one today, might not work...

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  • 5 ways to promote your child’s autonomy

    5 ways to promote your child’s autonomy

    WHAT IS AUTONOMY? It is the ability to do things by yourself. The more you practice something, the better you get at it and the more independent you become. PLAY is the best opportunity for children to practice and improve their...

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  • BUSY BAGS for travelling with kids

    BUSY BAGS for travelling with kids

    We all know kids can be quite impatient when travelling in the car, waiting in a restaurant, or visiting a family member who has no toys in the house. The best way to avoid frustration for the child but also...

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  • 10 TIPS TO GET STARTED ON MESSY PLAY

    10 TIPS TO GET STARTED ON MESSY PLAY

     1. Don’t put pressure on your child. Messy play is a love it / hate it activity. Not all children like it at first. It can take time to get used to certain textures and  the feeling of the different...

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  • 3 TIPS TO SET UP AN INVITING TUFF TRAY

    3 TIPS TO SET UP AN INVITING TUFF TRAY

    A tuff tray is a large tray with higher edges that keeps toys and items contained so children can play without getting overwhelmed by large spaces and keeping the mess on the tray when doing messy play too. This tray...

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  • All about sensory play

    All about sensory play

    WHAT IS SENSORY PLAY? SENSORY: through the senses (you can touch it, smell it, see it, hear it or taste it) PLAY: a fun activity that you want to do because you like it and it’s interesting to you SENSORY...

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  • Water Play - Benefits, Ideas and Toys

    Water Play - Benefits, Ideas and Toys

    Playing with water can be very calming and regulating and it also brings lots of fun and exciting play wherever you are. It provides many benefits through play and exploration and it is an enjoyable activity for all ages, interests...

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