Toddle Babes

Christmas Postage Dates Reminder

Have you written your Christmas cards yet? Get your cards and gifts sorted now, so you’re ready to post in December. To make sure your Christmas post gets there on time using Royal Mail these are the dates you need to know about. Make a note of...

Published Tue, Nov 17 2009 9:45 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: General Info, CHRISTMAS postage dates

Snowstorm in a jar

Use a few simple items to create magical miniature winter scenes in old glass jars. These make cute gifts for friends and family too. Age group: 18 months+ What you need: Clean glass or plastic jar with a lid Water (boiled and cooled) silver or white...

Published Tue, Nov 10 2009 5:33 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers, Seasons, snow crafts, winter crafts

15 Uses for Wrapping Paper scraps

Do you have a stash of leftover bits from wrapping paper? Don’t like to throw them out but have no idea what to do with them? In this article we have some fabulous ideas to help you make use of leftover scraps of paper after Christmas.Here are some...

Published Wed, Dec 26 2012 11:34 PM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Homemade Gift Ideas, Creative Activities, reuse warpping paper, using scrap paper, using wrapping paper scraps

Create a poster All About Me

This is a great way for you to help your child to celebrate themselves. With a few simple materials you can create a lovely visual reminder for your child to encourage a healthy self esteem. It would be especially nice to do this at least annually and...

Published Fri, Nov 09 2012 3:42 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: My Emotions & Behaviour, See me Grow

Family Christmas Traditions

A friend recently had a facebook status asking for ideas about starting Christmas traditions with her 2 year old son. So I literally spewed all my family traditions into her post and then thought that it was a good idea to write them in a post for all...

Published Fri, Oct 19 2012 4:48 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Special Events, Parenting, christmas traditions for kids

Green Bean and Almond Salad

Soon it will be possible to start eating outdoors again. With that in mind we will be including some salads to try alongside your BBQ or picnic lunches… 500g green beans, blanched 125ml toasted almond flakes grated zest of 1 lemon 1 large, diced...

Published Mon, Apr 12 2010 5:59 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers

Virgin Cocktails for Mums

Feel like a grown-up drink with the ladies but worried about your unborn baby or the quality of your milk whilst *** feeding? Try these delicious cocktails that look the part but are good for you and baby! 1. Piña Colada A piña colada is cool and refreshing...

Published Sat, May 29 2010 5:56 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Yummy Recipes, pregnancy safe drinks, non alcoholic drinks

Make beautiful Christmas Gift-in-a-Jar presents

Making beautiful Christmas Gift-in-a-Jar presents is fun, inexpensive and very unique. The kids (of all ages) can really get involved with this and make Christmas giving even more personal and special. Gift-in-a-Jar mixes can be made using almost any...

Published Tue, Dec 07 2010 6:29 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers, Special Events, Yummy Recipes, home made gifts, edible gifts, gift ideas

Spiced Walnuts Gift-in-a-Jar

People always appreciate gifts that are thoughtful, home made and unique. That is what makes this Gift-in-a-Jar something different and special. What you need: 1/4 cup water 1 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ginger 1 teaspoon cinnamon 450g...

Published Wed, Dec 08 2010 5:53 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers

Artist on the Go!

This fun and cute creation is guaranteed to get your budding artist inspired. Using discarded clothing and a simple notebook, you can make a wonderful and educational tool for your toddler. Age group: 3+ years What you need: Old jeans or trousers with...

Published Mon, Aug 16 2010 10:52 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers, Our World, Art and Craft Activities, Educational Fun and Games

Being Three…

The 3-year-old is full of wonder and spends a lot of time watching, observing, and imitating. Their days are filled with busy exploration of their world. Become a part of this world by joining in and trying to understand what makes the average 3 year...

Published Wed, Jul 28 2010 7:32 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Discipline Techniques, Parenting, toddlers, naughty, bedtime, temper tantrums

Develop Your Child’s Imagination

Developing your child’s Imagination and therefore their Imaginative play ability is easier than you think. Young children should be provided with opportunities to explore and share their ideas, feelings and thoughts through a variety of activities...

Published Tue, Jun 01 2010 7:58 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Child Development, Creativity & Self-expression, Creative Development, activities to develop imagination

Healthy Eating for Toddlers

Every parent wants to ensure that their preschooler is healthy. You can do this by making sure that they eat from each food group each day. For a balanced diet, your toddler should eat from the following 4 groups: STARCHY FOOD: this includes bread, pasta...

Published Thu, May 19 2011 8:39 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Activities for Toddlers, healthy diet for kids, snack ideas, food groups

Quick Christmas Fruitcake

This is a really quick Christmas Cake for all of us who are rushed off our feet and haven’t found the time to do the Traditional “thing” — or couldn’t be bothered with the tons of ingredients that go in to the traditional...

Published Fri, Dec 17 2010 6:57 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Special Events, Yummy Recipes, Christmas cake recipe, christmas recipes

Chatting, copying and your 2 year old

At each stage in a child’s development, your role as a parent changes. The support, encouragement and type of interaction your child needs from you is constantly adapting as he grows. Things that were important at 1 may loose significance when he...

Published Wed, Nov 06 2013 6:10 AM by ToddleBabes Parenting Blog » ToddleBabes Toddler and Preschool Parenting Blog

Filed under: Parenting, My Emotions & Behaviour, My Relationships

Syndication

Recent Posts

Tags

Archives