As children grow, their brains develop endlessly, absorbing information like a sponge. However, unlike adults, children naturally lack mental and physical capabilities and hence, independence. Developing autonomy brings many benefits for the children. One of them is fostering self-confidence to undertake and overcome life’s challenges. It adds meaning to their lives and encourages them to […]

Pour, spill, fill, empty, start again, and decant using sand, water, marbles, stones, corks, lentils, the possibilities are endless! Pour them into a box, a bin, a bucket and then empty them. Children love this decanting activity which is not only an endless source of pleasure for them but also a rich source of learning.

Being bilingual means using two or more languages to communicate in everyday life. Bilingualism is either "simultaneous" when the child grows up with parents who speak two different languages, or "successive" when the child learns a foreign language at an early age.

Toddlers are attracted to anything that rolls or moves by itself. Before they are able to crawl, they often follow objects with their eyes and these objects intrigue them. These rolling objects then become more interesting as they start crawling and walking. Children love them!

It means building a balanced relationship with your child that allows him or her to acquire self-confidence, autonomy, a sense of responsibility and curiosity. The child will learn to talk about his emotions, to communicate respectfully and to recognise what others feel. This approach is also called benevolent education. It is neither authoritarianism nor laxity. […]