Here at LEYF, we think it’s super important for little ones to have a sense of confidence and self-worth. Having confidence can help your child socialise and enjoy themselves with others, and you should find it has a positive impact on their overall … [Read more...]
Preparing your child for their first day at nursery!
March 6, 2017 By
We know that the first day at nursery is a big step for you and your little one, but we're with you every step of the way. Here’s a few things you can do to make your child’s first day at nursery that much easier for both of you - and hopefully … [Read more...]
The Importance of Reading
February 6, 2017 By
Here at LEYF, we firmly believe that reading is a key part of any child’s development. This week we wanted to tell you all about the importance of reading and to give you a few tips on how to encourage your little ones to love reading! Why is … [Read more...]
Meltdown Moments: 5 Top Tips for Managing Tantrums
October 31, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Although we love our little ones to bits, we can’t pretend they’re angels all of the time. Here are some creative strategies for managing tantrums when they (inevitably) happen. Reading time: 3 minutes. Anticipate and plan Does your child get … [Read more...]
The trials and tribulations of having young children in London
October 10, 2016 By Leave a Comment
From navigating through crowds with a heavy buggy to dashing across boroughs for a nursery pick-up. No-one said having children in London would be easy. The commutes, long working hours and quick pace of life can be exhausting at the best of times, … [Read more...]
Managing Challenging Behaviour in Young Children
August 25, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Parenting a child with challenging behaviour can be tough, but there are some things you can try to support them and create a happier atmosphere at home. It’s important to let your child know that you love them, even if you don’t always like the … [Read more...]
Help with Childcare Fees
July 4, 2016 By Leave a Comment
We know that for many families, childcare fees can be one of their biggest outgoings. Getting your head round the different funding options can also be a real minefield. With that in mind, LEYF Nurseries have put a handy guide together to understanding … [Read more...]
How to support your child’s development through play
May 25, 2016 By Leave a Comment
For babies and young children, play is at the very heart of how they learn and develop. From practicing new sounds, to developing gross motor skills, play is fundamental in developing the basic skills that will support their literacy, numeracy and … [Read more...]
Introducing OneLane…
May 20, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Giving up your days running kids around from activity to activity is a regular thing for most parents, almost like a rite of passage. Whether it's after school during the week or over the weekend, it's not unusual to see mums and dads like you and me, … [Read more...]
How to choose the perfect nursery
April 22, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Choosing the right nursery for your child is essential to his or her early years development. To help you do that, we've compiled the following tips. It's not an exhaustive list, if you have any to add please do so in the comments … [Read more...]
Dealing with separation anxiety: How to keep the nursery drop-off tear-free
March 31, 2016 By Leave a Comment
The beginning of the year sees lots of children starting nursery for the first time. Although this first day marks an exciting milestone, it can sometimes be a challenging step – even more for parents than children! It’s completely normal to feel … [Read more...]
Returning to work after maternity: Making it easy
February 11, 2016 By Leave a Comment
It’s often hard enough to return to work after a one-week holiday, but returning to work after months off while you were looking after your beautiful new born baby? Yep, that’s difficult. So, will it be hard? Yes. Will it take some getting used to? … [Read more...]
Adoption and fostering by Ann Flowerdew
December 3, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Where do I start with my story of adoption? Well, it started nearly seven years ago, after I was made redundant for the third time. We applied to the Royal Borough of Greenwich to become Foster Carers. The assessment took ten months of intensive … [Read more...]
Do your children manage screen-time responsibly?
November 9, 2015 By
Young people these days are increasingly tech savvy but how responsible is their screen-time use? Recently featured on BBC London News, pupils from the Greenwich Steiner School shared their thoughts about the potential pitfalls of spending too much … [Read more...]
Helping children to be safe online
November 9, 2015 By Leave a Comment
ICT and technology is an integral part of our lives. No matter how old we are we find ourselves surrounded by technology at home, at work and in our local environment. Accessing the internet and going online can be a fantastic activity for children and … [Read more...]
Greenwich Day Nursery and Preschool
September 7, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Bright Horizons Family Solutions are excited to be opening a brand new, purpose built day nursery and preschool in Greenwich! The nursery is set to open in early 2016 and will be known as Greenwich Day Nursery and Preschool. It will be located on quiet … [Read more...]
Greenwich Day Nursery and Preschool
February 23, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Bright Horizons Family Solutions are excited to be opening a brand new, purpose built day nursery and preschool in Greenwich! The nursery is set to open in Winter 2015 and will be known as Greenwich Day Nursery and Preschool. It will be located on … [Read more...]