Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM), in one way or another, is the backbone of most things in the world around us today. It is important to encourage our children’s interest in STEM as it is crucial for their development in logical processing, problem-solving, spatial awareness and even creativity. So how can we get our children excited about the world...
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Our world is more connected than ever and with today being Safer Internet Day, it is important that we know how to keep our children safe when they are using the internet. What are parental controls? As described by the NSPCC, parental controls can help you to block or filter upsetting or inappropriate content as well as control...
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If you worry that your child doesn’t play with enough educational toys and games, you are not alone!
Let's look at why board and card games are a brilliant way for children to develop skills but have fun with their family too!
Let's look at why board and card games are a brilliant way for children to develop skills but have fun with their family too!
Many parents who are trying to make healthier choices for their children are being misled by high sugar foods claiming to be healthy snacks.
Collecting seems to be a particularly popular pastime among children. In an ongoing poll carried out by Babycentre.com, 8 out of 10 of parents said that their child collects things, with the majority (4 in 10) preferring things from nature like conkers, shells and pebbles. A further quarter of parents said their child enjoys collecting toys intended to be...
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Edited by Dr Amanda Gummer Many parents complain to us that it’s a real battle to get children interested in anything other than their tablets or mobile phones and we know how hard it can be at times, but screen time does have its place in a balanced play diet – it’s more about what you do on screen and how that...
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Updated May 5th 2021 To mark screen-free week, we want to celebrate the wonderful benefits of outdoor play and look at why taking a ‘natural detox’ can be so important for our children’s development. Play helps children to be creative, learn problem-solving skills and develop a sense of curiosity. In particular, free and active child-led play equips children with a...
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