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5 ways for parents to reduce parental burnout during bank holidays and breaks.

12 Apr 2022

5 ways for parents to reduce parental burnout during bank holidays and breaks.

The school break can be a GREAT time to spend bonding with your little ones. It can also be a time when parents feel most overwhelmed. While we, here at...

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Your baby’s growth and development: what to expect from 0-12 months!

08 Feb 2022

Your baby’s growth and development: what to expect from 0-12 months!

As a new parent, you may be feeling some anticipation over your little one’s growth and developmental milestones. Here at Kendamil, we’re parents...

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Sensory activities, for babies under 12 months, using household items

04 Feb 2022

Sensory activities, for babies under 12 months, using household items

Here at Kendamil, we’re all about playtime and toys. And we especially love making life a little easier for you! Because here’s the...

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Top 4 ways to help toddlers learn new words

27 Jan 2022

Top 4 ways to help toddlers learn new words

It’s such a magical time when they’re on the verge of speaking, isn’t it? Your toddler is finally becoming their own (semi-articulate) individual! And because, here at...

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The top 5 ways to respond to parenting criticism

23 Jan 2022

The top 5 ways to respond to parenting criticism

You’re doing the best you can with your little one; you know your child better than anyone. So, it can be hard not to feel a little raw,...

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The 6 stages of play development

19 Jan 2022

The 6 stages of play development

According to child psychologists, as your baby develops, so does the way they play. And each stage of your little one’s play is...

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Toddler Friendly Festive Movies

16 Dec 2021

Toddler Friendly Festive Movies

December’s here, which means only one thing! It’s time to break out your favourite festive pj’s, tuck into a hot chocolate with all the trimmings and snuggle up to watch...

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10 easy, DIY festive craft ideas to do with your toddler

15 Dec 2021

10 easy, DIY festive craft ideas to do with your toddler

It’s officially time for festive crafts with the little ones! Here at Kendamil, we love a good holiday-themed, DIY craft session because it’s...

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