Category Archives: parent resource

In today’s world, children do not always get the opportunities to really connect with nature. Therefore, we embrace nature based play across all the Kids Play Day Nurseries & Pre-Schools. Inside and out, we provide children with endless opportunities. The … Continue reading →

Now in our third lockdown, we’ve all heard in the media about the importance of mental health, which is just as important for nursery children under the age of 5. In this article, we hope to give you a few … Continue reading →

With many of us having busy ‘on the go’ lifestyles, parents/carers often find it difficult to spend quality 1 on 1 time with their children. Having a designated ‘story time’ prior to your child going to bed is a great … Continue reading →

Being independent has many benefits; the core of which is that it builds self-confidence and self-esteem. Empowering children to be independent starts as early as Nursery and Pre-school. It also avoids over-reliance on adults, parents or even their more confident … Continue reading →

Unfortunately tooth decay in milk teeth is becoming more common.  The NIH (National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research) have revealed that 42% of children between the ages of 2 and 11 have tooth decay in their primary teeth. This … Continue reading →

In recent years we have seen a development of Forest Schools across the UK, including here at Kids Play Childcare. Fitting perfectly with our company ethos to connect children with nature, forest school sessions in MK have run for Preschoolers … Continue reading →

A good night’s sleep is essential for children’s mental and physical wellbeing. To ensure children learn more effectively, react quickly to situations and solve problems it is important that they have good quality sleep. There is also research that suggests … Continue reading →

  Ensuring a child is eating healthily isn’t always easy. Children develop a natural preference for the foods they enjoy the most and whilst it can be worrying for a parent, it’s common for toddlers to be fussy eaters. Eating … Continue reading →

With technology being a major part of our modern lifestyle and being so regularly available to us through computers, TV’s, smartphones, tablets and video consoles, there has been research evidence on how the amount of screen time can influence our … Continue reading →

Turn taking is a vital factor when children are beginning to form positive relationships and developing their social skills. It can take children a while to understand the concept of sharing with their friends. Sharing begins from as young as … Continue reading →