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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! 
 
We've been supporting child safety week so we’ve been learning lots of fun new skills at Wellies to keep us safe! We thought it would be really helpful to share some important safety advice and tips with you parents to help keep your children that little bit safer both at home and when you’re out. 
 
Here are a few of the topics we covered… 
 
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! 
“I’m bored!!!” – the dreaded words no adult wants to hear. Thankfully, we’re here with some of our favourite ways to have fun with your child that won’t hurt the bank this summer.  
 
Let’s get straight to it! 
 
We are quickly heading towards spring, wand e’re going to start seeing animals of all shapes and sizes more often. We’re going to see more hedgehogs, squirrels and even bats so it is the perfect opportunity to encourage your little one to be on the lookout for creepy crawlies and awakened animals. Here are three great activities you can do with your child that will help them with their understanding of the world. 
 
Christmas is a time for lots of things – seeing loved ones, exchanging gifts and being merry. However, and we think we’re all in agreement here, there is one thing that stands above the rest and that is delicious food! Many of us love tucking into crispy pigs in blankets, succulent turkey and even the obligatory brussels sprout! So here are three food-based activities you can enjoy with your little one over the festive period. 
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. 
 
Starting primary school is an exciting time, but we understand it can be daunting for you and your child. It marks the end of one chapter and the start of an exciting new one. Before you know it, your child will be making friends, learning new skills, and becoming increasingly independent, all in the blink of an eye! 
 
"It's not about being good at something. It's about being good to yourself." 
 
Over the past decade there has been a huge increase in children and parents taking up yoga. Many, many people are seeing first-hand how yoga benefits children and adults alike. Doctors and nurses, even mental health professionals, neurologists, teachers and the Government are beginning to recognise how yoga benefits children’s mental health and physical wellbeing. 
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