The newborn bubble
The newborn bubble – a time when everything else in the world around you comes to a stop. Where your focus and undivided attention is just honed into the little human/s that you have just brought into this world. Your life becomes a series of questions and lessons; how to swaddle, how long to feed, […]
HOW FAMILY CAN INFLUENCE A CHILD’S WELL-BEING
Children are influenced by their surroundings, their experiences, and the people around them. The first five years of a child’s life are the most crucial for positive and healthy development. During these years, not only is a child’s physical development increasing but so too is social and emotional growth, with more connections being made beyond […]
‘EATING FOR TWO’, AND OTHER PREGNANCY FOOD MYTHS BUSTED
As a soon to be mum growing a human inside of you, you are forever conscious of what you are putting into your body. Sanctuary Early Learning Adventure acknowledges that sometimes it can all just be too overwhelming and want to support our families in providing the correct health and nutrition information! So let’s sort […]
BONDING WITH BABY
“Bonding is about creating a relationship with your baby and reassuring them that they are safe and secure,” says Caroline MacFarlane, Centre Director of Sanctuary’s Mermaid Waters centre. “This supports them to bond with others and lays the foundation for development and early learning.” According to the World Health Organization, two fundamental qualities determine a […]
THE IMPORTANCE OF OUTDOOR PLAY IN THE EARLY YEARS
At Sanctuary Early Learning Adventure, providing children opportunities to connect to the natural environment and explore and learn outdoors is a vital, enriching part of every day. Tend a garden, take a stroll through a leafy park, or turn your face to the sun on a crisp winter morning, and you’ll experience first-hand what […]
10 WAYS TO RAISE AN INDEPENDENT CHILD
Independence — the ability to think, feel, and act without excessively relying on others to provide direction — is a crucial life skill that promotes healthy self-esteem and overall wellbeing. Here’s how you can nurture your child’s growing independence in the early years. 1. Trust Your Child’s Inherent Capabilities Fostering a child’s independence begins with the belief […]
GET MOVIN’: HOW PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IMPROVES EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES
Cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, bone health, improved balance, agility and coordination —the physical benefits of regular exercise are well established, and a growing body of research suggests frequent physical activity can improve academic performance, too. Healthy Body, Healthy Mind Active children are better learners. Here’s why: brain health and basic cognitive functions that underpin […]
THE BENEFITS OF STORYPARK FOR FAMILIES
Sanctuary Early Learning Centres engage with Storypark. Storypark is a revolutionary software that helps your children to learn and grow while providing the capability for the whole family to be involved. This is a brilliant system that can allow greater connection between families, especially when they are separated geographically. Sanctuary Early Learning centre are committed […]
THE BENEFITS OF READING TO TODDLERS
We all know that reading brings many benefits to our lives. But are you mindful of the benefits of reading to your children regularly? Scientific evidence suggests that reading to your child between the crucial developmental age of 1 to 3 brings vast benefits to their future growth, understanding and interaction with the world. […]
