cHILDREN are spending more time looking at screens than they used to. There’s no doubt about that. The main reason is there are just so many screens available to them now. Not only is it the TV, but tablets and smartphones too. There’s nothing wrong with a little screen time. In fact, it many cases […]
Do you have a child who is about to start going to nursery for the first time? You might be worried about how difficult it’s going to be. But don’t be, most kids settle in just fine. But even so, it’s important to be prepared. They’re starting a whole new chapter in their lives (and […]
The school holidays are a great time – for kids. For parents, they can sometimes cause a few challenges. During term time you can go to work, knowing your child is being well looked after at school, or nursery. But in the summer, or at Christmas, or at Easter (kids get a lot of holidays, […]
Learning about numbers is incredibly important for a child’s development. You might say it’s as essential as learning to read. We see and use numbers hundreds of times a day. Without the right guidance, a child’s daily activities can be very confusing. Don’t wait until they start school. You should begin teaching your child about […]
Shine is absolutely delighted that one of our Newbank apprentices, Amy, has been nominated for a national award. Since joining the team two years ago, Amy has been nothing short of a fantastic addition to the team. Parents and children alike are very fond of her. We’ve received countless emails and letters filled with nothing […]
Becoming a parent is perhaps the most wonderful thing you’re ever likely to do. But it does bring about it’s challenges. One of them being sleep – for both you, and your baby. Getting them to rest for an appropriate amount of time can be tough. First, however, you need to determine what an appropriate […]