Tag: Parenting
Little Hares toddler group Summer term 2024
St Peter’s Preparatory School’s Little Hares Toddler Group will run between 09:15 and 10:15 this Summer term on the following Thursdays: 2 May 2024, 23…
How to React to Children When They Make Mistakes
Parenting is a journey filled with ups and downs, and one inevitable aspect is witnessing your child make mistakes. As they navigate the complexities of…
The Benefits of Positive Reinforcement for Children
The bottom line is that — as much as we would like them to — children don’t come with instructions. Trying to work out how…
How to Encourage Your Child’s Creativity
Nurturing creativity from a young age can help children with their overall emotional, academic and social development. Einstein believed that ‘creativity is intelligence having fun’,…
How to Choose a Primary or Prep School for Your Child
One of the most important times in your child’s life is their first day of school. It’s the very first step in their journey towards…
How to Stop Over-worrying as a Parent
You may, or may not, be relieved to know that parental anxiety is a normal part of parenthood. You’re not the first, and you won’t…
Why Are Some Children ‘Picky Eaters’?
It can be worrying when your child sometimes refuses to eat, and you’re unsure if they’re consuming enough food. It’s important for kids to develop…
Helping Your Child Socialise
Developing social skills is a crucial part of a child’s development, some will naturally take to socialising, whereas others may need a bit of prompting…
Fun Socially Distanced Ideas for Easter
Easter is a beautiful holiday that celebrates the vibrancy and revival of spring! With an unsteady start to the year, many of us are looking…
The Importance of Teaching Resilience
Having resilience is an essential part of managing all that life has to throw at us. Our private prep school in Devon ensures that all…