Potty training is an exciting time for your child and yourselves and it’s certainly a step in the right direction of your little one’s growing independence. But it’s fair to say that potty training can also be difficult and stressful. No child is the same so their potty-training routi

In a modern world full of screens, distractions and alarming articles about children’s decreasing attention spans, more and more parents are hoping their children will hold onto their imagination and their creativity. For good reason! Here’s why your child’s imagination matters.

Christmas is a wonderful time for fun and festivities but it’s also a time for reflection on giving and a popular time for families to practise gratitude and charity. 2022 has been a difficult year for many, so we wanted to take the time to put together some suggestions on some food b

As parents and caregivers, we understand that we are responsible not just for the physical and mental wellbeing of children but also their values. Children learn many social skills through both their home environment and their childcare, so at Bright Little Stars nursery we care a lot

Nothing quite brings people together like food – and all parents know the importance of early nutrition for a child’s development. We all lead busy lives and understand the gnawing question, ‘what’s for dinner?’ and we have been particularly focused on food and nutrition in our parent

As a parent, we’re sure you’ve noticed the popularity of music classes for children. Nearly all early development or childcare groups make music a priority when interacting with and encouraging children to express themselves. But why is music so important in early childhood education?

After many years at nursery where the children grew comfortable and confident, it is natural for both parents and children to have some nerves about starting big school where everything is new! We frequently discuss this with parents, so we thought we’d take the time to share our advi

We are raising children in the most technically advanced age – and that makes screen time somewhat unavoidable! Of course, some technology can be incredibly helpful for children’s development; television aimed to build their understanding of the world and online activities are fantast

Summer 2020 was unlike any other we’ve experienced before, but 2021 already seems to be a lot better. With the roll out of vaccination programmes and lockdowns being lifted, many entertainment and recreational areas have been reopened. Still, we need to ensure the safety of our

Fussy eating in children is a common complaint of many parents, so if you’re visiting this blog page to seek advice, know that you’re not doing anything wrong! Childhood is all about experiencing new things – and some children are just more adventurous than others with food! That bein