childcare Archives – Emma Reed

Solve Your Holiday Childcare With Barracudas Activity Day Camp

Posted on February 4, 2020 by Emma Reed

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We all know that finding the right childcare for the kid’s school breaks can be a bit of a task. Not only do you have to work out the logistics of getting your child/children to Grandparent’s homes, the childminder, to friends and so on, you also have that worry that their full needs may not be met and that they won’t get enough mental stimulation or exercise being away from school. Being a parent brings so many decisions and guilt, doesn’t it? But have you ever considered a kids activity day camp instead of the other usual options? Continue reading “Solve Your Holiday Childcare With Barracudas Activity Day Camp” →

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Review | Finding Local Childcare With Childcare.co.uk

Posted on October 7, 2019February 4, 2021 by Emma Reed

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It’s come to that time in our lives where we need to start thinking about the possibility of childcare for William. He is almost 2 now and come next year we will be looking into pre-schools but just recently I have been wondering if he needs a nursery setting sooner? He is a very active little boy and with my workload increasing, I am constantly trying to juggle a lot and seem to be working every evening now due to my days being filled with activities with him. Finding childcare seems like a sensible option but I wasn’t too sure where to start… But then Childcare.co.uk got in touch to tell me about their website. Continue reading “Review | Finding Local Childcare With Childcare.co.uk” →

Helping To Develop Your Child Through Sensory Play

Posted on October 12, 2017July 5, 2020 by Emma Reed

One of the best ways to encourage children to learn and develop is to make the experience fun, and enjoyable, which is why sensory play can play a crucial part in the development of your child. There is an excellent article online which explains the importance of this type of play and the benefits that it has for children, and may give you some ideas to ignite the imagination of your child.

Here is a summary of what sensory play is and how it is essential for your child to develop as they should. Continue reading “Helping To Develop Your Child Through Sensory Play” →

Why Free Childcare Comes At The Wrong Time

Posted on January 2, 2017July 23, 2020 by Emma Reed

Dear Government,

I would like you to know that there has been many a day where I have sat and wished the time away until my son was three and we were able to take advantage of the free hours at pre-school. On those days when he just wouldn’t nap, when his teething pain had Continue reading “Why Free Childcare Comes At The Wrong Time” →