We are the Bilingual Day Nursery and our podcast “Raising Little People” was designed to help parents navigate their way through raising our future generations. We speak to professionals from many industries to help you process the complex and often conf
In this episode, Abi Draycott who is a mother to a 2 year old and a business entrepreneur talks to us about balancing her career with motherhood and some advice to those thinking of becoming business owners.
Dr Kiran talks us through some common questions that parents often want to ask regarding the health of their baby and young child. https://www.instagram.com/themunchingmedic/
In this episode, our nursery manager Rachel speaks to Laura Rathore who runs her own business teaching Spanish to children. They talk about how you can support your child with language learning even if you don't speak the language yourself, as well as realistic expectations for your child who is learning an additional language. info@spanishclasses.info
Libby who works as a recruitment manager for Primary PPA Cover, speaks to us about her experience growing up as a bilingual child. Rachel and Libby also discuss the benefits that speaking a second language can offer you throughout your life and career.
Two of our fantastic team members from the Bilingual Day Nursery teach us some Spanish words to use in our daily routine at home with our children.
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Our Deputy Manager Queralt speaks to Rachel about the benefits of learning a second language and she also dispels some myths surrounding learning a second language in childhood.
**TRIGGER WARNING** In this episode we speak to Rose from JAKIN, who is a counsellor dedicated to working with people who have suffered with baby loss, and she gives advice about coping with making difficult decisions in pregnancy. jakinhere4u@yahoo.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/jakinleicester
Our fitness expert Jo Helcke talks to us about how and when to safely return to exercise after having a baby.
Our guest speaker Jade explains the importance of post-natal nutrition and how eating the right foods can aid recovery. She also talks about the importance of nutrition when breastfeeding.
Sima, an independent travel agent, talks to us about finding suitable holiday destinations to travel to with children, and how she could help you plan your next trip.
In this episode we speak to Amelia Gillespie about how to find and choose a holiday abroad, and what you should look out for.
Ashley Goodacre speaks about his recent travels with his 1 year old son, and some tips and tricks for entertaining them on the plane and at the airport. https://www.instagram.com/thegentbarbershopibstock/?hl=es https://www.thegentbarbershopltd.com/
Mum of 2, Rachel Stapleford gives her tips and experience about travelling with a baby, and what to pack in that all important suitcase.
On this episode we speak to Diego who gives his tips and advice for men who may be finding things mentally and emotionally challenging when they have a new baby at home. https://diegocarrete.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diego.carrete/
Our guest speaker Tracey Carton is the queen of 'zen' and relaxation. A qualified hypnobirthing and pregnancy yoga teacher, she uses her knowledge and experience to talk to us about the importance of prioritising yourself especially when pregnant.
In this episode The 'bra lady' Chloe Mabey gives us some hints and tips for establishing your breastfeeding journey as well as the importance of a well fitting bra and how to find one. https://maybe-baby.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/MaybeAndBabyMaternity/
Our guest speaker, fitness expert Jo Helcke talks to us about the importance of keeping active whilst pregnant, and the benefits of having mum friends around as a support network through pregnancy and beyond. https://www.joannahelcke.com/ https://www.facebook.com/joanna.helcke
Two parents, both mums to two boys each, talk us through how they prepared their older child for the arrival of their younger sibling.They share tips and tricks to help prepare anyone who will be going through this transition.
Our guest speaker Alex talks with Rachel our nursery manager about what you really need to buy when preparing for the birth of your child. They provide their own real life experience to share some tips and advice with you. https://www.thehomeofhandmade.co.uk/ https://www.amazon.co.uk/Soneer-Painting-Templates-Reusable-Toddlers/dp/B07N7NLGSD/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?
Jade Crowden is a personal trainer and nutrition coach and she talks to us about the importance of nutrition during pregnancy. Find out more about what you should be eating to best support your body. Web site
The founder of Namamaste Hypnobirthing, Leanne Myles gives us an introduction to Hypnobirthing. Find out more about what it means and how you can use it for birthing your children. Namamaste hypnobirthing site Namamaste hypnobirthing Instagram
Charlotte, the Deputy Manager of the Bilingual Day Nursery tells us in this episode about the milestones we can expect age 3-5.
Our guest speaker Charlotte, the Deputy Manager of the Bilingual Day Nursery talks us through the milestones we should expect for our children age 0-2
In this episode we speak to Maria, a Spanish Teacher in the Preschool Room at the Bilingual Day Nursery who gives her advice for dealing with tantrums and meltdowns
Our guest speaker Jade, talks to us from her personal experience about how to cope with a fussy eater and some tips and tricks for weaning. The good stuf by lucinder miller, nhs weaning
In this episode we speak to Georgie- the Toddler Room Leader at the Bilingual Day Nursery about some tips and tricks for starting potty training
We talk to Leanne in this episode who gives us advice for keeping our mental wellbeing in check when returning to work. She is the founder of Namamaste Hypnobirthing but speaks from her own postnatal experience.
Our nursery manager talks to us about how to respectfully decline advice from those who mean well, from her own personal experience
In this episode we talk about how to deal with the 'mum guilt' that so many parents face but not enough people talk about
In this episode, Rachel, our managing director gives some practical tips about returning to work after maternity leave from her own personal experience
Our guest speaker Rachel from Knights PLC talks to us about what your rights are after maternity leave, what you are entitled to and what to do if you don't want to go back to work. https://www.knightsplc.com/ https://www.gov.uk/maternity-pay-leave https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/maternity-paternity-leave-benefits/ https://www.acas.org.uk/your-maternity-leave-pay-and-other-rights
In this episode our guest speaker Emma tells us from a primary school teacher's point of view, what things are expected of your child when they start school and what you can work on with them at home before they start
Our nursery managing director talks us through what your child will be learning at their childcare setting, what the EYFS is and how to find out what your child needs support with.
Our guest speaker Emma tells us what you should do before your child's first day at nursery, including what to pack in their bag and what to tell your child. Here are some links with suggested items to purchase before your child starts nursery. Wellies Warm wellies Warm all in one All in one for summer Winter hat Summer hat
In this episode Rachel talks about the various options available to support paying for your childcare and what financial help you may be able to get. More information and helpful links: Gov.UK 2 year funding Gov.UK 30 hours Gov.UK tax free childcare
Our nursery manager Rachel talks to you about the different options of childcare you have available to you, what the differences are between them and how to help you decide what is right for you and your child.
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