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Outdoor activities for toddlers during lockdown
Whether its summer or a warm winter’s day, there is nothing quite like getting out in the sunshine. And children love it too. You might be stumped at what activities you can do with your toddler to keep...
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Learning Ideas
The best apps and online activities for little minds in lockdown
There’s no denying we live in a strange world right now with even our kids having the words lockdown and Covid in their vocabulary. As we all try and ride out this time as best we can, juggling work with homeschooling and running our households - keeping toddlers and preschoolers entertained is a challenge, to say the least.
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Development Tips
Why the 18-month regression isn’t really a regression at all
If you’ve been following us here at Kiindred for a while you’ll know that we hate the word regression. It’s negative, it’s unnerving and frankly, it’s inaccurate. The Oxford dictionary defines regression as: “a return to a former or less developed state” and so we know that this is just not true when it comes to our little ones. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. Kiindred’s resident Mothercraft Nurse, Chris Minogue is not a fan...
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toddler development
How do you talk to your kids about Santa?
Often around this time of year this a lot of talk around Santa, elf on the shelf and how best to approach it all with our little ones. Everyone seems to have an opinion on this one – and many of them strong. Should we tell kids he isn’t real? What bits are ok and not ok? Whilst I know there are some elements of the Santa narrative that are less ideal for kids, I do...
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Development Tips
Winning at losing: The foundations of self-regulation
Let’s face it, no one likes to lose. Most of us adults have learnt to accept that it’s a part of life and not have a meltdown every time things don’t go our way. However, toddlers don’t get the losing gracefully memo until much later.
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Nutrition Tips
New toddler supplement breakthrough provides an ingredient similar to that found in breastmilk
As parents, we all want the best for our children and many of us go into parenthood thinking we have all the answers. Before realising very quickly, we don’t.
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Development Tips
3 simple questions to ask your child during play
There’s something so beautiful about watching your child deep in play. Whether they’re deeply focused on building a tower out of LEGO DUPLO bricks, running around like a superhero without a care in the world, or having a tea party and chatting away to their favourite teddy - playtime is the window into your child’s soul.
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toddler sleep
10 ways to supercharge your little one’s bedtime stories
Bedtime stories start out so fun when you’re a new parent. It’s a novelty in the beginning and a beautiful moment of connection between you and your little one….Mostly because when they’re babies they can’t go anywhere. But then as they grow into busy toddlers, they won’t sit still long enough for you to say ‘Once upon a time…’ Or it might be the opposite and your little one keeps saying, ‘Pleasssssse just The Lion...
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Sleep Transitions
ergoPouch’s new Disney collection makes little sleepers’ dreams come true!
Few brands spark such strong emotions in both us parents, and in our kids like Disney can. So, when we heard one of our friends at ergoPouch had teamed up with them for a limited edition collection – we couldn’t contain our excitement. The spring/summer collection comes in three gorgeous designs featuring some of Disney’s all-time favourites from Toy Story, The Lion King and of course, the Disney Princesses. With all the designs coming in...
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Development Tips
5 tips for nurturing your child’s EQ
For so long IQ (Intelligence quotient) was considered the benchmark of success. Parents were so focused on raising their kids to be the best, the smartest, the highest achievers.
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toddler activities
All aboard the new LEGO DUPLO Number Train – Learn To Count
Your little learner is going to love this playset as a wonderful introduction into the world of numbers and counting.
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Weaning
Tips for weaning your toddler off night feeds
Once your little one reaches the 12 month mark, they will no longer need a milk feed overnight from a developmental point of view. It is of course completely up to the parent as to whether or not they offer a milk feed...
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Toilet Training
Tips for toilet training your toddler
Toilet training can strike fear even in the most seasoned of parents. Sure you’re sick of changing pooey nappies, but the idea of cleaning up poo and wee off the floor...
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The best apps and online activities for little minds in lockdown
There’s no denying we live in a strange world right now with even our kids having the words lockdown and Covid in their vocabulary. As we all try and ride out this time as best we can, juggling work with homeschooling and running our households - keeping toddlers and preschoolers entertained is a challenge, to say the least.
read more
Nutrition Tips
How much protein should my toddler be having?
In my practice, I usually see kids avoiding two of the five food groups: vegetables and protein. While children will get some protein from other food groups, studies show that protein is usually the main nutrient...
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