The Importance of Healthy Eating At Freedom Childcare, we know that persuading children to eat fruit and vegetables every day can be a challenge. So, that’s why we have some tips that will teach kids, from an early age, the eating habits they require for a healthy...
It goes without saying that most parents come from a generation that were told, ‘go outside and get some fresh air!’. But the world we live in has changed dramatically and the temptation to rely on technology such as iPads, TV and video games ensures...
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, especially for children. The decorations, the excitement and the sense of magic all add to the atmosphere in the lead up to Christmas. It can also be an incredibly expensive time of year for some families and spending...
Baa Baa Black Sheep, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, just a couple of nursery rhymes we all remember from our childhood! As it’s World Nursery Rhyme Week, it got us thinking about the importance of the role of Nursery Rhymes in childcare. World Nursery Rhyme Week...
Being a parent is an incredibly tough job. Little people are always after your attention and you can often feel like running away to the bathroom just to get a few minutes of peace. We speak with so many parents and often they feel guilty about...
Before our babies are born, we are used to making ourselves top priority. We could go to the gym, visit the hairdresser, go to the cinema, have a spontaneous night out and generally just please ourselves. When you bring a tiny human into the world, everything...
When you announce you’re pregnant, you hear the same warnings. You’ll never sleep again, enjoy the peace while you can, say goodbye to your money, aren’t you scared about the birth? So, when baby comes along, these things aren’t a surprise and are generally what...
Don’t judge me if you happen to see my kids eating packaged Ritz crackers for school lunch. Don’t judge me if they’re on the side lines of PE because they forgot their uniform. Don’t judge me if they didn’t turn in their homework because it’s still sitting home on their desk. What...
If you are starting work after having children or returning to work, you will want to choose the best childcare option for your family. Whether it’s your first experience or this is your third or fourth child, you can be met with a minefield of...
Freedom are providing support for this invaluable research with creches and childcare professionals. We are trying to help the project by informing families in Portsmouth and Southampton about the milestones this project requires. Please also feel free to call us on 0800 0851444 if you have...
