Parent Guides

Parent guide: going to the store

Thinking of taking your little one to the shops may give you some anxiety – your mind may go straight to thinking about tantrums and...

Celebrating Nursery Rhyme Week: The importance of nursery rhymes for under 5s

Nursery rhymes may just seem like a fun way to spend time and interact with your little one... or to keep them distracted. So you may not...

Parent Guide: The importance of role play activities for under 5s

We all know children love to role play, whether it’s pretending to be a doctor, an astronaut or a postman, it brings endless joy and fun...

Parent Guide: Illness at Nursery

It's that time of year again, and as the seasons change, we’re seeing signs of runny noses and sniffles. At The Butterfly Patch, the...

Parent Guide: Cooking with under 5s

Cooking is a fundamental life skill; everyone should know how to cook and it’s never too early to get started! You probably learnt to...

Parent Guide: Forest School

Here at The Butterfly Patch, we absolutely love Forest School, in fact we have weekly sessions at each of our nurseries as well as...

Parent guide: preparing your child for a new sibling

Awaiting the arrival of a new baby is often super exciting for the family but it can also be a time of stressful transition for children....

Parent Guide: Teething

Teething can be a painful and uncomfortable stage for a baby's development. As their teeth start to come through, their gums will become...

Parent guide: Routines

Routines may sound dull but adding structure to your day can be very beneficial, especially for children. In this guide, we will cover...

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