"Shake your sillies out"
I used to love this song when I was a nursery manager.
Who has lost the ability to be playful?
As adults, we can often tell children,
"Don’t be silly,"
"Act your age,"
or "Grow up,"
but maybe that says more about us feeling uncomfortable than about them.
What if we shifted the narrative?
Gave ourselves permission to embrace a bit of silliness?
It could be as small as a behind the back high five,
a little wiggle to a tune, or even a goofy dad dance.
Playfulness isn’t just for children, it’s for all of us.
So, here’s to bringing it back, one silly shake at a time.
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Science-backed parenting tip.
Daily activties that are easy to include counting.
Count stairs while climbing
Count fruit pieces during snack time
Count socks while doing laundry
Count cars of specific colours
Count stomps to the car
I am sure you can think of more.
Counting songs to sing.
"Five Little Monkeys"
"Ten in the Bed"
"One, Two, Buckle My Shoe"
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Let's get real for a minute.
That first week back hits different for each child and family. New routines, early mornings, and approximately 47 times of saying 'have you got everything?' before 8am.
But here's a little trick that might save your sanity ,let them pick their first-day breakfast.Yes, even if they choose unicorn waffles or dinosaur-shaped everything 🦕
Why? Because sometimes a little control over something small makes all those other big changes feel less overwhelming.
Anyone else's kitchen looking like a cafe with special orders tomorrow morning?
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This one works well.
Suddenly the most boring task becomes the most exciting game.
Extra tip,
Let teddy 'accidentally' forget something so your little one can feel like the hero showing teddy how it's done properly!
Works like magic for those pre-bedtime routines, and mornings-you will be forever grateful 🙌
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Parents, as we head back to school/nursery this week, remember this sanity-saving tip.
Let. The. Small. Battles. Go. 👏
Your little one wants to wear their rainbow wellies with their uniform?
Their hair isn't Pinterest-perfect?
They insist on bringing their toy car to breakfast?
Take a deep breath and ask yourself - will this matter by home time?
Save your energy for the things that really count (like running into traffic).
Your mental health will thank you, and honestly?
Sometimes those mismatched socks and backwards jumpers make the best memories.
Here to help you survive these first days back.
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