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Mar 17, 20223 min read
Postnatal depression: all you need to know
TW: mention of depression, suicide, relationships. Postnatal depression is something many parents experience after having a baby. It’s a...
Mar 10, 20224 min read
Parent’s guide to Forest School
Here at The Butterfly Patch, we LOVE Forest School – we have our Morden Park Forest School and are working on offering Forest School...
Mar 3, 20223 min read
A parents’ guide to bilingualism
Lots of children are now growing up with two or more languages. Whilst we work to support these in our nurseries, there is limited...
Feb 24, 20224 min read
Parents’ guide: transitions
Whether it’s moving rooms, changing nursery, or even returning to nursery following the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, transitions can...
Feb 17, 20224 min read
Parents' guide: supporting your little one's emotional development
As young children develop, they learn how to manage stress, cope with frustration, think of appropriate solutions to challenges and get...
Feb 3, 20223 min read
Parents’ guide: Cooking with young children – why, how and handy tips
Cooking is a fundamental life skill. Everyone should know how to cook and it’s never too early to start! You probably learnt how to cook...
Jan 13, 20223 min read
A parent’s guide to messy play
Messy play (also known as sensory play) is a term you might have heard thrown around at nursery but why do nurseries seem to love it so...
Dec 9, 20213 min read
All you need to know about applying for a Primary School place
Your little one is approaching the end of pre-school, and you find yourself wondering, “how has this come around so fast!?” This can be a...
Dec 1, 20218 min read
Keeping you and your little one safe online
The topic of online safety can seem quite daunting, especially as a parent, who already has enough going on. Nevertheless, it’s important...
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