How to Create a Calm and Comforting Space at Home to Support Your Child’s Nursery Routine For many parents, the structure and care their child receives at nursery—like at WMB Childcare—brings reassurance and growth. But did you know you can extend that same sense of comfort, routine, and calm into your home too? Creating a […]
Positive Discipline vs Punishment: What Actually Works for Your Child? At WMB Childcare, we understand that raising children is a beautiful journey filled with growth, challenges, and constant learning—for both the child and the parent. One of the most common questions we receive from parents is:“How do I discipline my child in a way that’s […]
Supporting Manchester’s Early Years Healthy Eating, Healthy Smile Award At WMB Childcare, we’re committed to the health and well-being of the children in our care. That’s why we’re excited to be working towards the Manchester Early Years Healthy Eating, Healthy Smile Award, a programme that promotes healthy eating and good oral health practices for young […]
Teaching Children About Kindness & Empathy Kindness and empathy help children build strong relationships, understand emotions, and navigate social situations. Research shows that children learn best through role modeling—observing and imitating the behaviors of adults and peers. When caregivers demonstrate kindness in everyday interactions, children naturally adopt these behaviors. Here’s how to nurture kindness and […]
Praise Effort More Than Perfection As parents, it’s natural to want to celebrate every achievement—whether it’s a lovely drawing from nursery, a neat handwriting attempt, or a completed puzzle. We often say things like “That’s perfect!” or “You’re so smart!” to show how proud we are. But did you know that how we praise our […]
Do You Struggle with Your Child’s Eating Habits or Is Your Little One a Fussy Eater? You’re not alone—and there’s hope (and veggies) at the end of the tunnel! Dear Parents, If you’ve ever found yourself bargaining over broccoli or watching your child master the art of pushing peas to the edge of their plate—trust […]
World Happiness Day – What Is There To Be Happy About? A few years ago, one of our customers met me in the foyer of one of the nurseries God gave us to steward and asked, “Can I ask you a question?” I said, “Yes.” She continued, “I have been watching you since I started bringing my child […]
Strengthening Partnerships in Early Years We are proud to have received an award from Manchester City Council’s Early Years sector for our partnership working, recognising our strong relationships with parents, staff, and the wider community. At WMB Childcare, we believe that when parents and educators work together, children thrive. During one of our Stay and […]
The Magic of Family Traditions In today’s fast-paced world, where technology and material possessions often take center stage, it’s easy to forget that the most valuable gift we can give our children is our time. 🕰️ While toys may bring momentary excitement, the memories built through special family traditions last a lifetime. These traditions—whether big […]
Importance of Identifying and Managing Emotions in Young Children Emotional development in early childhood is crucial for a child’s long-term well-being and mental health. The ability to identify and manage emotions helps children navigate challenges and develop into emotionally balanced adults. One particularly effective resource for teaching young children about emotions is Anna Llenas’ The […]
