Cariad Cwtch Childcare

It’s not just the cute dogs we have here. We also have African snails. The children get to learn how we care for the pets and take turns helping to clean them and feed them.

A walk over the severn bridge to get the dust out of our hair. It might be chilly but wrapping up warm and getting ourselves out in the fresh air gives a midday boost

Dinosaur themed messy play. We all need to roar sometimes

It isn’t all about the noisy plastic toys. Using our imagination can make the simplest of items into great teaching items

Nothing beats an early morning walk through the Forest of Dean on a crisp autumn morning. What a beautiful place we live in

Looking at autumn colours and drawing with crayons

Sometimes little ones don’t like getting messy but messy play has so many benefits. It’s all about finding the happy medium

Halloween is in full force here. We’re awaiting the trick or treaters eagerly and can cater to those with dietary conditions too. Everyone is welcome to visit our spooktacular home x

Exploring gourds and pumpkins. We looked at the different shapes and sizes as identified the colours. We even found a ghost pumpkin in this little treasure trove of autumn vegetables

Also what childminders look like at the end of the day 😂😂

We’ve been doing lots of autumn related activities. All ages have had a go at decorating a pumpkin using wax and heat.

For parents with children with allergies. My house on Somerset Way (near Bulwark Rugby Club) has a selection of sweets or a small Halloween toy. Please feel free to visit on Thursday.
You won’t miss the house!!

A little autumn activity. We collected some lovely leaves and made an autumnal night light x

The children love the STEM activities we do here. They’re so important and fun for everyone

Before this wet weather took hold we took full advantage of the last warm, sunny day and got out for some good physical activity. Plenty of walking and we both completed the obstacle course. Nothing beats some fresh air

Mental health affects people of all ages. Children and adults alike can suffer and need support. As a childminder my primary role means supporting children and helping them to understand and put words to the feelings they have but may not understand. But I pride myself on helping to support the family too. This can come in the form of listening or directing people to services that can help. Please know there is always someone somewhere willing to listen and help.
If you don’...t feel you can talk to someone you know or a doctor then there are services available to listen. Below are just a couple of services available for anyone to use
**Shout**- a text service - just text 85258
** Samaritans ** - call 116 123 (free from any phone)
** Mind ** - call 0300 123 3393 or text on 86463
** Papyrus UK** - call 0800 068 4141 Young minds (for children’s mental health) - parents call 0808 802 5544 or text YM to 85258
** CALM ** (specifically for men) - call 0800 58 58 58 or you can web chat here - https://www.thecalmzone.net/help/webchat/
Know that regardless of what you’re going through someone is always available to listen, offer support and help.
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Something that’s always important to remember - but it’s just as important for teenagers and adults to remember this goes for us too

This!!!