Oliiki Blog

Reading to your child is probably THE most important gift you can give them.  So why is it so important and how should you do it? Children LOVE to have books ‘shared’ with them.…

Being pregnant is so exciting, but it can seem like a lot of waiting!   Why not spend the 9 months thinking about how you will educate your baby through play.…

You are pregnant! Congratulations! This is such an exciting time, scary time, short time, long time, special time! But most of all it is a time when you are quite frankly a SUPERWOMAN!…

Who would have thought that playing with your bump baby or toddler could have a massive impact on how they will get on at school? Or that things you do before your baby is even born will impact their life outcomes?…

Is there any point reading a book to a newborn baby? Is there any point reading a book to a baby that can’t speak…. or do much else for that matter?  Could they possibly learn from it? If so, what?…

Brain Development - Health and nutrition matter, but what about early experiences? It is becoming increasingly clear that early experiences play a fundamental role as well.…

Number songs are a part of growing up! My favourite as a child was 10 little speckled frogs, I would sing it endlessly! But number songs are so much more than just songs if you sing them with knowledge.…

It’s a beautiful day.  Why not take your baby out for a walk in the woods?  This will be good exercise for you and give your baby some fresh air and will help to build your baby's brain!…

You’ve just had a baby.  Congratulations!  Your baby has finally arrived after many long months of waiting.  The priority right now is to keep your baby fed and healthy… and to get some sleep!  If you are managing to do those three things right now, then well done!…

Do I have to be an expert in order to help my child’s brain development? The simple truth is that as a caring parent you are probably already doing far more than you realise to encourage your child’s brain to grow and develop!…