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Hello and welcome back to the Happy Days Nursery podcast. Today back with a bonus episode for our podcast season on safe sleep, but this time in a nursery setting!
With so much advice out there, often conflicting, it can feel overwhelming trying to get to grips with everything. So in this series, we’re going to gently break it all down and help you feel more confident when it comes to safe sleep in early years.
This time we're joined by Alex, from the quality team at Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-Schools. We asked her:
This is the perfect episode for parents wanting to understand more about safe sleep and for educators looking to further improve their practice.
Hello and welcome back to the Happy Days Nursery podcast. In this final episode, we’re focusing on something incredibly important, safe sleep.
With so much advice available online and on social media, it can be hard to know what’s safe, what’s evidence-based, and who to trust. So today, we’re going to gently guide you through what to look for and how to feel confident in the choices you’re making.
We're really pleased to be joined by Hayley from The Nap Nook. Hayley is a certified holistic sleep consultant and mum of two, so she brings both professional knowledge and real-life experience to this conversation.
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In our last episode, we explored why sleep matters and what’s actually normal. Today, we’re focusing on practical ways to support better sleep, in a way that feels gentle, realistic and right for your family.
We're really pleased to be joined by Hayley from The Nap Nook. Hayley is a certified holistic sleep consultant and mum of two, so she brings both professional knowledge and real-life experience to this conversation
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Hello and welcome back to the Happy Days Nursery podcast. This time we’re starting a brand new series all about children’s sleep, something that so many families find challenging at times.
With so much advice out there, often conflicting, it can feel overwhelming trying to understand what’s normal and what’s not. So in this series, we’re going to gently break it all down and help you feel more confident when it comes to your child’s sleep.
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We're really pleased to be joined by Hayley from The Nap Nook. Hayley is a certified holistic sleep consultant and mum of two, so she brings both professional knowledge and real-life experience to this conversation.
Hello and welcome back to the Happy Days Nursery podcast. This is episode 2 of our brand new series, all about the environments children discover, explore and shine in.
Now, when we think about early years spaces, it’s easy to picture bright colours, busy walls and lots of “stuff”… but actually, the way a space is designed can have a huge impact on how children feel, how they behave, and how they learn.
In this episode, we’re heading both inside and out, exploring why children need a balance of indoor and outdoor play spaces. and if you want to hear how to create spaces that spark curiosity, keep listening as that’s all we talk about in our final episode of this season.
Hello and welcome back to the Happy Days Nursery podcast. This time we're starting a brand new series, all about the environments children discover, explore and shine in.
Now, when we think about early years spaces, it’s easy to picture bright colours, busy walls and lots of “stuff”… but actually, the way a space is designed can have a huge impact on how children feel, how they behave, and how they learn.
So in this episode, we’re going to gently unpick what really matters when it comes to environments, we'll also zoom in on something very practical… furniture.
Now, it might not sound like the most exciting topic, but the furniture children use every day plays a huge role in their independence, safety and development. So we’re unpacking what really matters when choosing the right pieces, whether that’s in a nursery or at home.
In our final episode of this series, we’re focusing on how to build a genuine love of reading at home, in a way that feels natural and enjoyable. We’re exploring how stories can go beyond the pages of a book and become part of children’s everyday play and experiences.
Topics we cover in this episode:
- Beyond books
- Sparking curiosity
- Everyday storytelling
- Confidence & communication
- Making it enjoyable
- The power of repetition
- Simple routines
- Long-term impact
However it looks in your home, keep it simple, keep it enjoyable and most importantly, keep sharing those stories together.
In our last episode we discussed the benefits or reading, so this time we’re diving into what actually makes a great children’s book, because not all stories connect in the same way.
Topics we cover in this episode:
- Where to find a good book
- Making it interactive
- Starting early
- Choosing the book for your child
As it’s the National Year of Reading, we’re talking about something that feels really simple… but is incredibly powerful, reading with children.
Whether it’s a bedtime story, a favourite book you’ve read a hundred times, or even just talking through pictures together, those small moments can have a huge impact on a child’s development.
So in this episode, we’re going to explore why reading matters so much in the early years and why it’s about so much more than just learning to read.
Topics covered in this episode
- Why reading matters
- More than just words
- Focus & communication
- Reassurance for parents
- Making it part of everyday life
In this episode, we’re talking directly to parents and carers about how to keep children safe
in the sun, whether you’re at home in the garden, heading to the park, or packing for a holiday.
Joining us is the knowledgeable Marie from SKCIN, a charity doing incredible work around
skin cancer prevention and sun safety education.
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To learn more about SKCIN and sun safety resources for families and early years settings, visit: Skcin - The Karen Clifford Melanoma & Skin Cancer Charity
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