If you feel unsure about how or when to brush your baby’s teeth, you are not alone! Parents often ask our practitioners: when do you...

Sensory play (also known as messy play) is a term you might have heard often in nurseries but why do we seem to love it so much? What is...

Temper tantrums can be frustrating for any parent. But understanding why these occur as well as techniques to both prevent and manage...

The cost of living crisis is affecting everyone. We’re all looking to save where we can but when it comes to our little ones, we want to...

Being a parent is an amazing experience with many magical moments that create a lifetime's worth of memories. However, you’ll also face...

Toddlers do so many adorable things: give you unexpected hugs, squeal with laughter and cuddle up when tired. But, as any parent can tell...

Baby separation is a struggle for many parents. When the moment arrives to leave your baby for the first time, you may start to think...

Happy World Book Day! We love books here at The Butterfly Patch. Early reading is so important, it helps to ignite creativity, spark...

Throughout February, we have been taking a deep dive into each of the areas of learning within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)....