Reusing Resources for Zero Waste Week
The average person in the UK throws away around 400kg of waste each year, 7 times their bodyweight! Back in the 90’s only 7.5% of this waste was recycled, but thanks to recycling schemes this has increased to 43% in
Unleash Your Child’s Imagination: Play Ideas for Summer Holidays
Summer holidays are the perfect blank canvas for your child’s imagination When school’s out for summer, children have a unique opportunity to explore their imagination and creativity. With lots of free time and a break from school routines, the long holiday
The Importance of Family Communication through Play
Families that play together, stay together Everyday life is busy and it can be difficult to spend quality time together as a family, but family bonding is important to maintain close relationships. As they get older and want more independence, you
Nature Deficit Disorder
Nature deficit disorder is a term coined by author and journalist, Richard Louv, to describe the negative consequences of society becoming disconnected from the natural world. While it is not a medically recognised disorder, it has sparked many discussions about
The Importance of Face to Face Communication
Being able to tell what people really mean, or if someone is lying, is an important skill to have. But like any skill it needs practice. Dr Amanda Gummer is one of many experts in child development who believe that overuse
Why Cycle? Benefits of Learning to Ride a Bike for Children
This year’s bike week theme is 'cycling for a century' and marks the 100th annual Bike Week which takes place between the 5th and 11th of June and aims to promote just how good cycling is for your family. Whether your
Learning through Play: Turn the World into Your Classroom
As parents, we often struggle to make learning engaging and exciting for our children. It can be challenging to compete with all the distractions and entertainment available to them. However, the truth is that learning doesn't have to be limited to
Supporting Independent Play: Engaging Toys for Child Development
Independent play is an important part of a child’s development, and it is a skill that needs to be nurtured and developed over time. Although it is important to engage in play sessions with your child, they will also benefit
What is Gender Socialisation?
Gender socialisation is the process by which children (and adults) learn their culture’s gender related rules, norms, and expectations. It begins at birth and continues throughout life, as children and adults are exposed to different influences such as family, peers,
Boosting Children’s Mental Health Through Play
Children learn and make sense of the world around them through play. While they are having fun, they are developing their cognitive, physical, social and emotional skills. But play is also key in building your child’s mental health and is