How to Handle Halloween Sweet n Treats.
Sometimes the scariest thing about Halloween is the amount of sweets your children come home with. But it doesn't have to be like that....
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hazeycassidy
- Aug 10, 2019
- 2 min
Setting Children Up for Success @ Preschool
1. Make sure you get a lunch box, drink and bag that your child can open and close easily without help. Some children are too shy to ask...
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hazeycassidy
- Jul 30, 2019
- 2 min
The Toddler Power Struggle
Babies and toddlers live in a world run for adults, by adults. They are constantly told not to touch things, items that look enticing...
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hazeycassidy
- Jul 21, 2019
- 4 min
Stress free mealtimes - it's all gravy...
I used to dread serving Rose her dinner. I would spend ages cooking a little meal especially for her and when I placed it in front of her...
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hazeycassidy
- Jul 5, 2019
- 2 min
Baby-led Reading.
Baby-led reading – what is it and how do I do it? Baby-led reading is just that; reading that is led by your baby or child. Baby-led...
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hazeycassidy
- Jun 9, 2019
- 3 min
Being Present.
It’s kind of ironic that Hands Off Parenting asks quite a lot of parents. Although the philosophy helps with independence and resilience,...
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hazeycassidy
- Jun 6, 2019
- 2 min
Let's Talk Consequences...
I try not to use consequences too much , I mostly just set boundaries and enforce them. So, if my daughter throws her toys, I’ll ask her...
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hazeycassidy
- May 24, 2019
- 1 min
Hey Parent - Leave Them Kids Alone!
If you're trying to foster independence in your own baby, child or children my number one tip is "Leave Them Alone!" which is much more...
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hazeycassidy
- May 13, 2019
- 2 min
Toilet Learning CNTD - troubleshooting etc.
If you genuinely do wait until your child is ready you shouldn’t have any problems around toileting. They should just “get it” from day...
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hazeycassidy
- Apr 30, 2019
- 3 min
Discipline without punishments.
My daughter hit me yesterday. I was holding her in my arms when she looked me in the eye, slapped my face, and laughed. Later, when I...
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hazeycassidy
- Apr 26, 2019
- 5 min
Toilet Learning not Toilet Training
I’ve wanted to write a post about Toilet Learning for so long now but every time I go to do it, I end up writing way too much and I can...
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hazeycassidy
- Apr 24, 2019
- 3 min
Encouraging Toddlers' Independent Play
As your child gets older, you’ll probably be thinking “they’ll be able to play for even longer on their own now.” Unfortunately, that’s...
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hazeycassidy
- Apr 22, 2019
- 3 min
Soundtrack To Her Life
It’s not that I don’t like children’s songs and rhymes – I really do. I’m a preschool teacher and I see the attraction and recognise...
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hazeycassidy
- Apr 2, 2019
- 2 min
Baby hates tummy time - here's what to do instead...
I have noticed a ton of posts on Facebook and Instagram referring to the need for tummy time. Basically warning parents if they don't...
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hazeycassidy
- Mar 17, 2019
- 4 min
Are you a YES parent?
With my laissez-faire parenting approach, you may be surprised to learn that I do have the same worries and fears as other parents; when...
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hazeycassidy
- Feb 28, 2019
- 3 min
Nothing to fear but fear itself.
This Momo hoax has confirmed my thoughts on fear and childhood, and how parents are being led to believe their children are in imminent...
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hazeycassidy
- Feb 28, 2019
- 2 min
Barefoot Babe
Even before Rose was born, I knew I wanted to delay getting a pair of shoes for her for as long as possible. I had read about how shoes...
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hazeycassidy
- Feb 14, 2019
- 2 min
Say it, Mean it, Do it!
I get a lot of questions from parents about transitions; they usually involve getting into a buggy, car seat or baby’s cot. Usually when...
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hazeycassidy
- Feb 12, 2019
- 2 min
Baby Steps to Resilience.
We all want children who can bounce back from a fall; be it metaphorically or literally. But how do we go about helping our children be...
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hazeycassidy
- Feb 10, 2019
- 3 min
Happy In Your Nappy
I used to boast that I could change a nappy in less than ten seconds. Over twenty years’ experience in childcare meant I was a pro at...
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