Sign 'n' Rhyme

05/09/2026

05/09/2026

School pickup can be the moment everything a child has been holding together all day begins to spill out.

They may be tired, hungry, overloaded, quiet, irritable or suddenly emotional — and firing questions at them the moment they come through the gate can add even more demand.

Sometimes the most helpful welcome is simple: warmth, food, low pressure and time to decompress.

Connection first. Questions later.

And remember, not every child will want to talk about their day straight away. Giving them space does not mean we are ignoring them — it can be exactly what helps them regulate enough to reconnect.

NEXT MONDAY our free guide will be AFTER SCHOOL RESTRAINT COLLAPSE.

03/09/2026

Being Dimples Daycare dog has its advantages! However the wet stuff from the sky I definitely did not sign up for!!
I protested! I hid under the buggy and refused to move! I will go on strike!
Mum finally got the message, and wrapped me in a blanket under the rain cover until we got home. POV Dougie the sausage dog.

06/08/2026

What says Summer in Herne Bay to you? For me it’s the appearance of the Tele-go-round! ❤️

03/07/2026

This is me! I’m Cara but most of the children I care for know me as Rara! I am a level 3 qualified early years Practioner and will be offering child minding services that fit around your family. I want to make sure the care I give your child is tailored to support you and how you want your child to be raised. I will be registered with Ofsted and able to accept child care funding once I am established and ready to start. I am Makaton sign language trained, this supports and encourages early Speach and language development. I have experience with SEND and I am happy to work with any professionals needed to support your child.
I ask that you bear with me while I set my new child minding company up properly.
Thank you

29/06/2026

We’re taking part in 2026 ✅

Together with , we’re helping raise awareness of vital water safety and lifesaving skills for children and young people.

We’re asking our community to get involved this week by starting conversations and sharing water safety advice: www.rlss.org.uk/drowning-prevention-week

Every child deserves to enjoy water safely. 💙

29/06/2026

🥤 During the heatwave we wanted to remind parents that slushies are NOT recommended for children under 8 years.

⚠️ Researchers have suggested that children under 8 years should avoid these drinks due to concerns that it could lead to glycerol intoxication. Glycerol is a sweetener, which is used to stop slushies from freezing completely.

⚠️ Slushies were in the news last year year due to a number of children requiring emergency treatment after consuming them. Doctors said the children had "glycerol intoxication syndrome" and were affected in a variety of ways:

👉 most lost consciousness and showed signs of low sugar and high acidity in the blood.
👉 four needed brain scans
👉 one had a seizure

🔹 The children all recovered and were discharged from hospital but it’s being suggested that young children under 8 years should avoid drinking slushies because their smaller bodies can't handle large doses of glycerol, making them more prone to the toxic effects. The current Food Standards Agency (FSA) advice is not to give slushies to children under 4.

🔹 The FSA stated that ‘while the symptoms of glycerol intoxication are usually mild, it is important that parents are aware of the risks – particularly at high levels of consumption’.

‼️ Always be cautious of sugary drinks and monitor for signs of discomfort after consumption.

🙏 Please SHARE this post to inform other parents.

11/04/2026

30/03/2026

Gosh made 6yrs ago. Dont I look different!
Sign ‘n’ Rhyme, 5 little Easter eggs. Makaton

Sign ‘n’Rhyme. 5 little Easter eggs song. Makaton to nursery Rhymes and songs.