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The new academic year is now thoroughly underway and all of your little ones should have hopefully settled in at their new nursery or school. We thought therefore that this would be a good opportunity to talk about friendships and the emotions that go with them! 
 
With March bringing us World Book Day, it’s the perfect time to start getting excited about books! You already know that reading to your little one is important, but do you know just how vital it is for their development? From bonding to literacy skills, language to imagination, books offer so much more than just bedtime stories. Let’s jump straight into the wonderful world of reading with your baby. 
 
Feeling the post-Christmas tech buzz? With new gadgets from Santa in hand, everyone's eager to get stuck right into all new features, parents included! But wait, let's not forget our little ones in the fun. It's time to strike a balance, ensuring your well-deserved "me time" doesn't sideline the magic time with your mini-me's. This month we want to unravel our top secrets for keeping the family fun intact amidst the shiny screens, let's get started! 
What your child eats today can have an impact on them through childhood, adolescence and adulthood so it’s important that you do all you can to make sure they eat the right things. 
 
Off the back of the summer holidays, we’ve all indulged in an ice cream or two and some sugary drinks here and there and there’s nothing wrong with that. However, now’s the time to focus on your child getting the necessary nutrients for physical and mental growth and development. We know it can be a real pain getting children to eat their vegetables so we’re going to share some tips on how to work with your child to get them eating well. 
Each and every child is unique and special. Children and babies are constantly learning and can be resilient, capable, confident and self-assured. 
 
At Wellies we recognise that: 
 
- All children will develop and learn at different rates. 
- Children learn to be independent and strong through positive relationships. 
- Children learn and develop best in enabling environments. 
As we are once again enduring a national lockdown, its time to ‘face the music and dance’ – with the little ones in the living room, kitchen or indeed in the garden! We are certainly not going anywhere anytime soon, so let’s get creative, imaginative, and let’s battle through lockdown with a smile from our fabulous cushion forts in the comfort of our living rooms! 
 
For many parents, finding the right childcare provider stirs up a range of emotions. After all, you are ultimately leaving your child in the hands of someone you do not yet know, and this can be a time full of anxiety and worry. Picking the right childcare service forms a crucial part of parent’s lives. 
 
As the days draw in and temperatures drop, you may be tempted to leave exercising with your child until the lighter days come back. Don't!  
 
Stay active throughout autumn and winter with our top tips! 
Sharing stories and reading books every day helps your child’s development in lots of ways. 
 
The importance of reading cannot be emphasised enough in young children, and we as parents need to make every day reading a high priority whether it’s reading a book at a play cafe or reading a book before bed. 
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