The Importance of Digital Play in a Child’s Development
“Fish swim, birds fly, children play.” - Dr. Garry Landreth Play is as natural to children as flight is to birds. It’s their purpose. Play is how children learn about themselves, and others, and make sense of their world. There is
How to successfully transition back to school for children with additional needs
For children with additional needs, anxiety about returning to school after the summer break can be overwhelming. Dealing with changes in setting (the school building instead of home) and community (teachers and peers instead of family) are often the most
Power of storytelling: Coping and communicating through stories
We all love a good story. From famous wizards and hobbit adventures - to that crime series we couldn’t stop watching! Escapism is a favourite of children and adults alike and there’s a good reason for it. Storytelling isn’t just for
Blended families: What to do when your child doesn’t like your partner
Blended families are now commonplace in the United Kingdom and the traditional 2.4 family unit is in some respects, a thing of the past. When a new family is formed that includes children from a previous relationship, this is termed
How to after-school clubs can help vulnerable children
Every child should have the chance to reach their potential, but there’s an education gap between advantaged and disadvantaged children. Attainment 8 is a way of measuring how well pupils do in key stage 4, which they usually finish when
Raising Happy and Healthy Kids: The Significance of Children’s Activities
In a post-pandemic world, social activities have taken on a new significance. These were the things children missed out on the most during lockdown and the impacts of 2 years of intermittent school, cancelled clubs and social isolation will be
When can a baby travel by car
We all know accidents happen and they can be quite frequent when travelling by car. That's why we take out insurance to pay for any damage and wear seatbelts to protect us. It is also the reason why we buy car seats
