Parenta Blog
Grief and loss in early years; dealing with the death of a colleague
It was a normal Monday morning at the nursery. Staff members came in to do the early morning shift; they prepared breakfast, opened the windows to let the autumn breeze refresh the rooms, set up tables that would capture the children’s interest on arrival and...
Are you ready to sprinkle some magic on your STEM in the New Year?
Following on from the November article “Putting the ‘A’ in STEM”, I thought we could start the New Year together with some creativity and roleplay to engage your little ones in learning with a little bit of magic! Don’t worry as we have done all the hard work and...
The importance of movement: gracious circulation
Have you ever watched competitive ballroom dancing where there are ten or twelve couples who are all twirling and swirling around the floor at the same time? Have you ever wondered just how they move about the space without bumping into each other? Perhaps it’s a...
What does leadership look like when you notice room for improvement? – part 2
Leaders in early years see how the practice around them could be improved. They notice what is not going as well as it could and think carefully about the changes needed to make a positive difference for children, families and staff in a setting. This is the second...
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Dealing with the death of a staff member – duty of care
Over the past two months, we have looked at how to deal with the death of a colleague and how we can manage this sad scenario with our staff, parents and children. This article looks at how we, as managers and leaders, can recognise and support issues that impact...
Taking singing home: how singing helps your health
One of my jobs involves researching the effects of singing on health, so this month, we are looking at what happens to your health when you take the singing home. There have been a few articles and TV programs on the benefits of singing for neurological conditions...
Valentine’s is the time for self-love
Valentine’s is the time for romantics, but self-love comes first, and what is better than looking after your own heart? Make 2023 the start of a wonderful relationship with your own heart and help your little ones to begin theirs. The recent use of technology, that...
