We at Head of the Hive have had the pleasure of taking part in a ‘Ready for Year 1’ masterclass offered by Jen, from Jen Teaches Reading....

Research suggests that saying positive statements about yourself causes the reward centres in our brains to light up. Affirmations are...

For those of you who also have a little one starting primary school in September you may have already got their school uniform and...

When our eldest started showing an interest in letters we seized the opportunity to gently encourage letter recognition and lowercase...

Lucy has kindly agreed to an interview with Head of the Hive, and answer our questions relating to preparations for your pre-schooler's...

It's that time of year for many families with 3-4 year olds in the UK...the primary school decision. If you are in an area where there...

Weddings are a wonderful celebration for those that you care about, and it's an honour to be invited as a guest. Although fun and a...

Dr. Jessica Round has kindly agreed to be our first interviewee for Head of the Hive, and answer questions relating to your baby, toddler...

Preparing your child for a visit to the dentist can be instrumental in helping to build a healthy relationship and association with the...

Planning a children's party is notoriously stressful! If you're stepping into new waters and throwing a large(ish) party with friends and...

For anyone wanting some reassurance and tips and tricks when it comes to training the toddlers in the loo/potty department. Writing has...