5 Simple Ways to Enjoy Eating Out with Children
Engaging in family mealtimes has countless benefits; according to research, “Your child may be 35% less likely to engage in disordered eating, 24% more likely to eat healthier foods and 12% less likely to be overweight.” (1) But taking your
What parents need to know about sexting
The children of today are growing up in a world of technology and social media that is very different to the world we grew up in. It is important that as parents, educators and carers, we all understand the pressures
Prevent Drowning: Water Safety Tips and Advice
Hopefully, it’s not something you’ve ever experienced or will ever have to. But drowning is the third highest cause of accidental death worldwide, with children considered amongst those at most risk of drowning every summer. Water safety We all want our children
8 Physical Activities for Energetic Toddlers
Toddlers are positively buzzing with energy most of the time! Here are some simple activities to help burn off some of that energy, and also help develop those all-important gross motor skills. Many of these ideas can be done outdoors
Is my child too hard on themselves?
While a little self-deprecation never hurt anyone (we Brits are known for it after all!) there are times when some of us can be overly hard on ourselves. Everyone knows a perfectionist – and although it is not an immediate cause
Extracurricular Activities for Child Development
As parents, we all want what’s best for our children. We want them to grow up healthy, happy, and well-rounded individuals. One way to help achieve this is by encouraging them to do extracurricular activities. Plenty of options are available to
What is Paediatric Occupational Therapy?
The origins of occupational therapy Occupational therapy dates back to the 1700s when physicians started to challenge the lack of treatment for people who were mentally ill. The introduction of purposeful daily activities to treat patients began, but it wasn’t until
How to encourage children to value diversity
Our world is becoming more diverse and accepting, which is a beautiful thing. However, we still have a way to go – how can we encourage children to value diversity as they grow up? Why is representation important? Have you ever heard
How to Help Your Child Make Friends
For many of us, our biggest worry is our little one struggling to make friends or feeling left out. We want them to be able to socialise and form meaningful friendships – after all, human beings thrive on companionship. Sadly as
Our Parents Guide to Back to School 2023
Just like that, the long summer holidays are almost over and parents everywhere are hoping that their child's transition from lazy summer days to the term time routine goes as smoothly as possible. But ensuring a seamless transition requires preparation;