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Oct 29, 2019
1 min

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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Setting Children Up for Success @ Preschool

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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Stress free mealtimes - it's all gravy...

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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Toilet Learning CNTD - troubleshooting etc.

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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Baby hates tummy time - here's what to do instead...

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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