Tips for Parents and Practitioners to Encourage and Support EYFS Reading

FENNIES BLOG For Parents Home Fennies’ Child Development Expert, Professor Sam Wass, shares his tips on how to start up conversations about books with your baby or toddler to support early reading skills. Sam is a father of two and a child psychologist and neuroscientist best known for Channel 4’s ‘Secret Life of a Four-and […]
The Science Behind the Toddler Tantrum and How to React

Our Child Development Expert Sam Wass explains the science behind your toddler’s tantrums to help you better understand how to navigate them.
Birth to 5 Matters: A Parent’s Guide

This blog will explain everything you need to know about the Birth to 5 Matters guidance and how it is used in your child’s nursery.
What to Expect When Settling Your Child at Nursery

We recognise starting a nursery is a huge adjustment, not just for your little one, but for the whole family. Here’s what to expect from your settling-in period at Fennies.
How to Help Your Child Make Friends. 2023 science-backed advice

Sam Wass analysis some moments from ‘The Secret Life of a 4 and 5-Year-Old’ and explain how children learn to develop their social skills and make friends.
How to Deal with Separation Anxiety When Your Child Starts School

Here are our top tips for coping with separation anxiety as your child starts the next stage of their learning journey; school.