hazeycassidyOct 29, 20191 minHow 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....
hazeycassidyAug 10, 20192 minSetting Children Up for Success @ Preschool1. 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...
hazeycassidyJul 30, 20192 minThe Toddler Power StruggleBabies and toddlers live in a world run for adults, by adults. They are constantly told not to touch things, items that look enticing...
hazeycassidyJul 21, 20194 minStress 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...
hazeycassidyJul 5, 20192 minBaby-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...
hazeycassidyJun 9, 20193 minBeing Present.It’s kind of ironic that Hands Off Parenting asks quite a lot of parents. Although the philosophy helps with independence and resilience,...
hazeycassidyJun 6, 20192 minLet'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...
hazeycassidyMay 24, 20191 minHey 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...
hazeycassidyMay 13, 20192 minToilet 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...
hazeycassidyApr 30, 20193 minDiscipline 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...
hazeycassidyApr 26, 20195 minToilet Learning not Toilet TrainingI’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...
hazeycassidyApr 24, 20193 minEncouraging Toddlers' Independent PlayAs 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...
hazeycassidyApr 22, 20193 minSoundtrack To Her LifeIt’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...
hazeycassidyApr 2, 20192 minBaby 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...
hazeycassidyMar 17, 20194 minAre 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...
hazeycassidyFeb 28, 20193 minNothing 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...
hazeycassidyFeb 28, 20192 minBarefoot BabeEven 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...
hazeycassidyFeb 14, 20192 minSay 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...
hazeycassidyFeb 12, 20192 minBaby 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...
hazeycassidyFeb 10, 20193 minHappy In Your NappyI 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...