That moment when your newborn wraps their tiny fingers around yours is one of the most powerful first experiences of parenthood. It feels like connection. And actually, it is also neuroscience. Your baby is born with a set of primitive reflexes, automatic responses built into the nervous system before birth. They are not random. Every…
Are babies born or made? New research has the answer Scientists at Stanford University have just shed new light on one of parenting’s oldest questions: how much of who your baby becomes is down to their genes, and how much is down to you? Their answer, published earlier this year, is both hopeful and fascinating.…
Most parents come home from hospital with a beautiful, baffling baby and very little idea of what is actually going on inside that tiny head. That is completely normal. And it turns out, understanding your baby is one of the most powerful things you can do for their development. Research published this year confirms that…
Easter is a wonderful time to slow down, enjoy time together and explore playful activities with your baby or toddler. For little ones, celebrations like Easter are not really about chocolate or presents. They are about new experiences, colours, sounds and shared moments with family. Simple Easter themed activities can support your baby’s development while…