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Toddlers are constantly wanting to find out about the world around them and imitation is one way they do this. Children, from birth to around the age of six, have what's been described as an 'absorbent mind'. They quite literally absorb all of the environment, language, actions, rules, routines - it's how they learn. Have you noticed that your toddler copies you? Sometimes it'll amaze you what they watch you do and then repeat themselves! (Although...sometimes you may wish th

Busy bags are super useful resources to prep ahead of time, ready to whip out when you just need a focused 5 minutes. Here at the 6 I've...

How to introduce quiet time and rest time instead of a nap for your toddler

Creating enabling and prepared environments is a passion of mine, so making toddler-friendly spaces both indoors and outdoors is something I've loved doing. Neither J, nor I are big gardeners... but we both wanted to make the garden a safe, developmentally-appropriate place for Mr 2.5 years to play in! Last Year's Garden (2023 - 1.5 years old) Last year's Spring and Summer were the first in our new house. The garden when we moved in was totally unsuitable for a toddler, with