The Healing Power of Play: Supporting Children Impacted by Traumatic Events
The recent fires in Los Angeles have left many families dealing with loss and uncertainty. For children, experiencing events like this can be especially overwhelming, often causing anxiety, fear and a loss of security. Traumatic events aren’t limited to natural
Parents’ Guide to the TikTok Ban
TikTok’s journey in the U.S. over the past week has been a rollercoaster, with the latest developments keeping both parents and users on their toes. This news is more shocking for many teens and tweens than their favorite influencer’s latest drama.
How Play Supports Brain Development in Preschoolers
Play is one of the most effective ways to support your child’s development—and it’s fun! I’ve seen time and again how play nurtures every aspect of a child’s growth, particularly in the critical early years when their brains are developing
How to Build Resilience in Children
In recent years, a growing number of children have been struggling with their mental health, with issues like depression, anxiety and stress becoming increasingly common. Many children are finding it hard to attend school, with some feeling so anxious that
Top Early Learning Toys for Preschoolers
As parents, we all want to give our children the best start in life. Preschoolers are at a critical age for learning and development, where the right toys can make a big difference. Play is the foundation of learning during
The Embarrassment of Playing with Toys – Encouraging Pre-Teens to Keep Playing
The Embarrassment of Playing with Toys - Encouraging Pre-Teens to Keep Playing Play is crucial to development well into adolescence, but as children transition into their ‘tweens’ (around 9-12 years), there is often a shift. While they may still enjoy toys
Free and Affordable Places to Visit with Children Across the UK This Christmas
Free and Affordable Places to Visit with Children Across the UK This Christmas Christmas is a time filled with magic and excitement, especially for children. Finding affordable or free festive events and activities that suit children of all ages can be
How to make sure you’re buying safe toys this Christmas
- Updated for 2024 - With Christmas approaching, it is natural to want to make sure we are buying good quality toys that are going to last well and be safe for our children to explore. Play is a key part
How To Tackle Bullying
In a world where our children face various challenges, one issue stands out as particularly concerning: bullying. Anti Bullying Week is an international campaign that focuses on raising awareness of bullying, both in schools and the wider community. It aims
Teaching Children to be Kind
World Kindness Day, celebrated on the 13th of November each year, was first introduced by the World Kindness Movement in 1998 and has since gained recognition and support worldwide. It gives us an excellent opportunity to show children the importance