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Welcome to Auntie Nat's Blog
Insights, Ideas & Inspiration for the Journey of Guiding Little Ones
This is your space for teaching tips, parenting advice, faith reflections, and thoughtful resources designed to help you guide the little ones in your life with love and confidence.
Let’s grow together, one insight at a time.


In Praise of Pause: Teaching Our Children the Grace of Rest with Auntie Nats
Rest is one of the kindest things we can do for ourselves, and one of the most precious gifts we can model for our children. In today’s fast-paced world, even our little ones seem caught up in the “hustle and bustle syndrome.” As parents, we sometimes find it difficult to get them to pause, breathe, and simply rest. Yet Scripture reminds us that God Himself rested on the seventh day, setting an eternal example that rest is not laziness but divine wisdom. Rest is not punishmen
Oct 162 min read


Rest as a Learning Standard: Upholding ECC Principles in a Rest-Friendly Classroom with Auntie Nats
In early childhood settings, rest time is often scheduled but seldom prioritised. Many educators observe that young children struggle to relax, even during quiet time. The reality is that many have already absorbed the culture of busyness, constantly in motion, constantly stimulated, rarely still. Yet both Scripture and science affirm the need for rest. God Himself modelled it at creation. The body craves it. The mind depends on it. Rest is not a lapse in learning but a foun
Oct 162 min read


Planting, Watering, and Trusting God for the Increase: A Reflection for Educators with Auntie Nats
“I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God has been making it grow.” — 1 Corinthians 3:6 (NIV) As I listened to today’s sermon, my...
Oct 123 min read


Rest is Best: How Calm Moments Shape Early Learning Success
In early childhood, we often focus on active learning: colourful lessons, engaging play, and building new skills. However, here’s a truth...
Sep 223 min read
Turning Observations into Action: Using Developmental Information to Guide Programme Planning
In early childhood education, observing and recording children’s progress is only the first step. The real transformation happens when...
Sep 173 min read
From Notes to Nurture: Turning Developmental Information into Growth Opportunities with Auntie Nats
In early childhood education, we spend a lot of time observing and recording children’s behaviour . However, here’s the truth: those...
Sep 153 min read


Rewriting the Story: Making Outdoor Play Count in Early Childhood Development with Auntie Nats
Recent national assessments have revealed that over 40 percent of our nation’s four-year-olds are falling below the radar in key...
Sep 153 min read


When Planning Fails, Children Struggle: Why Needs and Interests Matter in Early Childhood with Auntie Nats
In early childhood classrooms, every block we stack, every story we read, and every song we sing has a bigger purpose than simply filling...
Sep 12 min read


Stress Management Is Not a Luxury, It’s Stewardship
In our fast-paced world, stress management is often viewed as something only privileged people can afford. Spa days, vacations,...
Jul 43 min read


Where Does Stress Take Us? PT.2
Embracing God’s Grace in Seasons of Stress Stress doesn’t stay still. It moves. It infiltrates our bodies, our thoughts, and our...
Jun 293 min read


Where Does Stress Take Us?
When I shared “When the World Feels Heavy: Embracing God’s Grace in Seasons of Stress,” I promised that our next stop would be a bold,...
Jun 262 min read


When the World Feels Heavy: Embracing God’s Grace in Seasons of Stress
Introduction: A Common Weight Stress is not reserved for a few. It is a universal language. Whether you're a teacher juggling multiple...
Jun 252 min read


To the Ones Who Carry the Deep Things: A Mother’s Day Reflection
“But God hath revealed them unto us by His Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.” — 1 Corinthians...
May 112 min read


DIY Fidget Toys for Kindergarten Learners: A Fun and Educational Activity with Auntie Nats
Creating fidget toys for kindergarten learners can be a rewarding and educational experience. In this blog, we'll guide you through...
Feb 213 min read


God’s Guidance is Always for Our Benefit
February 02, 2025 In life, we often find ourselves at crossroads, uncertain of which path to take. Decisions about our careers,...
Feb 22 min read


Finding Hope in Grieving a Miscarriage: Trusting God's Plan
December 26, 2024 Rev. Dr. Natasha R. Francis-Campbell The loss of a child through miscarriage is one of the most heart-wrenching...
Dec 26, 20244 min read


🎉 Exciting News! My New Book, Parenting with Wisdom: Avoiding the Way of Fools, is Now Published! 🎉
I am thrilled to announce the release of my new book, Parenting with Wisdom: Avoiding the Way of Fools ! This is the first book in my new...
Dec 14, 20242 min read


The Silent Struggle of Hardworking Fathers: The Price of a Missing Piece of Paper
In communities worldwide, many fathers face a disheartening struggle: they work tirelessly, often doing the most demanding and essential...
Nov 14, 20243 min read


Unravelling the Complex Web of Addiction: Understanding Types, Triggers, and the Path to Healing
Addiction is a complex issue that affects millions of people worldwide, encompassing not only substance abuse but also a range of...
Sep 22, 20242 min read


The Silent Chains: Addictions and Their Impact on Parenting, Homes, and Our Children
Addictions are often silent chains, binding individuals and leaving a ripple effect on the home, family dynamics, and, ultimately, the...
Sep 14, 20243 min read
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