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We talked to lots of parents and carers from all walks of life to find out how we can help you. After talking to experts who care for or work with children, we made this series of supportive articles and features.

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• How Tree Fu Tom is designed to help your child The moves are designed to assist in the development of physical and neurological skills.
• Exploring outdoors Getting out and about – whether it’s pottering in the garden, a trip to the local park or a walk to the shops - is great for stimulating your child’s curiosity to explore the world outside their home.
• Swimming and the Big Splash Swimming has many health and fitness benefits and is something that the whole family can enjoy.
• Portion sizes for kids The impact of portion size on children’s eating behaviour – and the best plan of action to take as a parent or carer.
• Weaning: starting your baby on solids Advice on suitable weaning foods to encourage long-term acceptance of healthy foods, especially vegetables.
• The benefits of reading to your baby Enjoying stories with your baby is a great learning experience and it has many positive effects on your child’s development.
• Listening to music with your baby Babies are born with a natural ability to appreciate music - and early exposure to music can have a profound effect on their learning development.
• Kids love rhymes and rhyming Singing and chanting rhymes with your toddler can have a dramatic impact on their development - especially their early literacy and language skills.
• Moving and grooving with your child Dancing is a great activity to try with your baby or toddler - it’s fun and will help develop some key skills.
• Baby Massage: great for you and your baby You don't need to attend a class to enjoy the wonderful benefits of a baby massage together. Have a go at home!
• Make time for family mealtimes We all lead busy lives but it’s important to make healthy regular meals a normal part of family life.
• Toddler sleep Top tips and advice so that you and your toddler both get a good night's sleep.
• Play with your baby using a treasure basket Your baby can enjoy learning while playing with a collection of easy-to-find items.
• Schemas: play and your toddler Developmental psychologists call certain sets of play behaviours 'schemas'.
• Potty training for toddlers Knowing when your child is ready for toilet training - and some top tips for success.
• Happy family mealtimes Top tips for making mealtimes with fussy young eaters fun, heathy and less stressful.
• Kids understanding family trees Help your child understand relationships by creating a family tree.
• Helping kids understand emotions and feelings Help your child to be better able to express their own needs and feelings.