Half Term - two words that have the ability to strike fear into every parent or parents trying to keep their troops happy and entertained. In only a week in length, it's not long enough for true boredom to set in. But as any parent will tell you a … [Read more...]
What you need to know about Scarlet Fever.
February 4, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Scarlet Fever is much less common than it used to be but in recent years there have been a number of significant outbreaks and it appears we could be in for a re-run. Figures published by Public Health England Published in May 2017 showed a total of … [Read more...]
FREE OPEN DAY AT NEW PAULINE QUIRKE ACADEMY IN GREENWICH
February 1, 2018 By
FREE OPEN DAY AT NEW PAULINE QUIRKE ACADEMY IN GREENWICH The Pauline Quirke Academy is a weekend performing arts school providing tuition for children and young people aged 4-18. Students spend three hours with us, rotating through an hour-long … [Read more...]
How to get the Perfect Picnic
June 23, 2017 By
The Perfect Picnic - British Summertime means a few things – BBQs, walks and, most importantly, picnics! Sitting in the sun with a sandwich and a cold drink is a great family activity, and at LEYF we’re here to recommend some great ways to have the … [Read more...]
How To Build Confidence In Your Child
April 17, 2017 By
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...]
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...]
Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine
September 14, 2016 By Leave a Comment
For over a year now the nasal spray flu vaccine has been available for all children aged two, three and four years old as part of the NHS childhood vaccination programme. In 2013, in some parts of the country, primary and secondary school-aged children … [Read more...]
Why reading is so important in early childhood
August 1, 2016 By Leave a Comment
What do children get out of reading? I’d argue that children get the same things out of books that adults do. Ask a grownup booklover what they like about them and they’ll tell you it’s the adventure, the escape from the mundane, and the chance to … [Read more...]
5 Ideas For Reading With Your Child by Wilf Books
July 6, 2016 By Leave a Comment
This post was delivered to you via WILF Books, a sharing-based, children’s book delivery service. Reading with your child is just a wonderful thing, isn’t it? There’s something, particularly in today’s digital age, that just feels so right. … [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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Enhance your child’s future
August 21, 2015 By Leave a Comment
The Anna Fiorentini Theatre School is getting excited about its new term at Greenwich starting in September. Many fun projects are planned including Fiorentini’s Got Talent, (Jermain Jackman, former Fiorentini student, who won last year’s The Voice UK … [Read more...]
Could the new Café Rouge be for you?
August 10, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Café Rouge Greenwich has always been up there on our list of good local family restaurants. Welcoming and great with the kids, it's never really let us down. However recently, eagle eyed residents among you would have noticed it has had a bit of a … [Read more...]
UH, OH what about Daddy?
June 8, 2015 By Leave a Comment
We were busy on Mother’s Day with a café full of three generations but Dads you’re a lucky lot, with almost 2 weeks still to go until June 21st the mums are beating you hands down on the thoughtfulness stakes… Baby in the family? With just under 2 … [Read more...]
Need something special for Fathers Day?
June 8, 2015 By
Blackheath Cooks have a fun morning planned on Saturday 20th June where children can bring along their Dads, Grandads and Uncles along to make homemade pizza and garlic dough balls to enjoy together around our kitchen table, plus some delicious chocolate … [Read more...]
Gruffalo comes to Greenwich!
May 13, 2015 By Leave a Comment
If you take a stroll, through deep dark Greenwich on the 29th May and you manage to trick fox, owl and a snake on the way, then you will without a doubt come face to face with The Gruffalo! Gruffalo at Greenwich Shopping Park This May half term The … [Read more...]
Why family audiences really are the future of theatre!
March 31, 2015 By Leave a Comment
In 2012 the Office for National Statistics and the government’s Department for Culture, Media and Sport published Taking Part, a report drawn from research into the UK’s leisure habits. For those of us in the theatre industry, the results proved a fact … [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...]