Importance of socialisation in child development Did you know that social interaction is one of the most important factors for health and development? Social interactions are how we act and react to those around us; they form the basis of any relationship between two or more people at any age. The earliest a child is … Continue reading SOCIALISATION
Benefits of risky play Do you know how important ‘risky play’ is for your child? Risky play can be defined as a thrilling and exciting activity, that involves a risk of physical injury, and play that provides opportunities for challenges, testing limits, exploring boundaries, and learning about injury risk. Obviously, here at Les Petit Bellots, … Continue reading RISKY PLAY
How to build up a child's immune system Did you know that you can help your child build a stronger immune system? The immune system is made up of organs, tissues, cells and proteins. Its primary role is to detect and remove foreign substances which have entered the body. We all know that children … Continue reading IMMUNE SYSTEM
Benefits of growing up bilingual Do you fully know how much your child can benefit from a bilingual environment? Bilingualism refers to the ability to use two languages in everyday life. One common concern parents and carers come to us with, is that they worry speaking more than one language with their child will confuse … Continue reading BENEFITS OF BILINGUALISM
Screen time and kids health As technologies are improving, it is more and more common to introduce our children to screen time. Screen time is the amount of time spent on media devices such as TV, mobile phones, computers, tablets, etc. More and more parents turn to these technological devices to keep their children "preoccupied". … Continue reading Screen time and kids health
A bilingual nursery isn’t the only option in London for your little one to learn French. We look at why bilingual creches offer an excellent alternative to the traditional nursery setting. Choosing childcare is one of the most important decisions a parent will make. Building the foundation for your child’s education in a setting that … Continue reading A great alternative to a bilingual nursery in London
How to deal with child separation anxiety Separation anxiety in children is when they struggle with the absence of their primary caregiver, or close family member. While we are well aware of children being affected by separation anxiety, we hear less about parents separation anxiety. Parents also struggle with strong and sometimes overwhelming feelings in … Continue reading Separation Anxiety
How to teach french to a toddler The first and most important rule when wanting to teach something to a toddler is to make it fun! Toddler learning and adult learning are very different; you will not be able to sit a toddler down with all his focus “because it’s time to learn”. If you … Continue reading How to teach french to a toddler – resources
