Listening to Children Without Handing Over the Reins
If you’ve ever asked your child what they’d like to do this weekend and heard “stay up all night!” or “ice cream for breakfast!” you've already met the big parenting dilemma: when do we follow their lead, and when do
Building Independence Through Self Care: Everyday Skills for a Confident Start to School
Starting school is an exciting step for young children, but it also brings big changes. Suddenly, your child is expected to manage routines, care for their own needs, and try new things without you by their side. One of the best
Helping Children Build Emotional Regulation: A Key Step in School Readiness
Starting school is a big and exciting step, but for many children, it can also feel like an emotional rollercoaster. With new people, unfamiliar routines, and unexpected changes, it’s no surprise that some little ones feel overwhelmed. That’s why helping
Learning Starts From Day One: Building Strong Foundations from Birth
The first two years of a child’s life may seem like a world away from starting school, but these early years are some of the most important for laying the foundations of learning. From babbling and crawling to stacking blocks and
Building Numeracy Skills: Helping Your Child Start School with Confidence
Starting school is an exciting time for your child, and having some early experience with numbers, shapes, and simple problem-solving can help make the transition smoother. Numeracy isn’t just about counting; it’s about understanding how numbers work in everyday life,
Why Lowering the Voting Age to 16 Must Come with Support and Education
The news that the UK is lowering the voting age to 16 is both a milestone and a mirror. It reflects how far we’ve come in recognising young people’s voices, but also how much more we must do to support
Ready to Learn: Why Are Organised Activities and Classes So Helpful for School Readiness?
Preparing for School: The Benefits of Activity Classes Starting school is a big step for any child – and for their parents, too. It marks the beginning of a new chapter filled with learning, independence, and social growth. But how can
Building Social Skills: Helping Your Child Start School with Confidence
Starting school is an exciting milestone, and one of the most important areas that helps children feel settled and confident is their ability to get along with others. Social skills, like sharing, turn-taking, and working together, lay the foundation for
Building Communication & Language Skills: A Foundation for School Success
Starting school is a big step, and one of the most important areas of development that helps make the transition smoother is communication and language. Being able to understand others, express needs, and join in conversations lays the foundation for
Building Curiosity and Confidence: Helping Your Child Embrace New Experiences
Starting school is a big step, full of new people, routines, and environments. For children to thrive, they need more than academic skills; they need the confidence to explore and the curiosity to try new things. These traits help children