A Guide to Healthy Screen Time for Children in the Digital Age
In this digital age, parents find themselves navigating uncharted waters when it comes to managing their children's screen time. The debate surrounding the impacts of screen exposure on young minds has sparked concerns and fears among caregivers worldwide. However, in
Speech and Language Development in Children
The development of speech and language in children is incredible to witness. From the earliest sounds to forming complex sentences, each step signifies their growing ability to communicate. It’s really important to remember that children develop their speech and understanding
Fostering Creativity in Children
In our fast-paced and competitive world, teaching children practical skills is often given more importance than creativity. Learning to count, write your name, tie your shoelaces, and follow directions are all essential practical skills to master, but creativity is powerful
Nurturing Boys in Modern Society
The current debate as to who has it tougher, girls or boys misses the point. It's essential to recognise that both boys and girls face unique challenges. Pitting the genders against each other fuels the problem. Rather than viewing it as
Chores for Children
We recently found the following guide to age-appropriate chores for children: (Source: Flanders Family) While having a guide can be a really useful starting point, we wanted to update the list to make it more relevant for a modern family in the UK. You
The Impact of STEAM in Your Child’s Development
STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. Traditionally, these subjects are taught separately, whereas STEAM activities connect them, making it one holistic learning experience and showing children how various fields overlap and influence each other - as they
Indoor Winter Art Activities for Creative Kids
When it’s just too cold or wet to get outdoors this winter, there are lots of ways to entertain your child in the warm and dry, while also getting their creative juices flowing. Whether they like crafting, baking, or collage, there
Christmas tips for children with a hearing impairment
- Updated for 2024 - The festive period is an exciting time for everyone, but it's important to remember that it can be more challenging for some. Being hearing impaired can make certain aspects of the festive season more difficult—such as
How to keep children with asthma safe at Christmas
As someone with asthma, I know that winter can be one of the most difficult times of the year. The cold weather, decorations that may have collected dust, and even christmas trees can all be triggers for asthmatics. There are lots