Talking to Your Child about our Difficult World
We are all saddened by the horrific fires in LA. It’s hard enough dealing with losing your home as an adult but children will need a lot of support and parents can find it difficult to manage their children’s needs
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
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
How to help children with anxiety handle a busy Christmas
- Updated for 2024 - Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year for some, whilst for others not all is festive and jolly. Christmas can be a rather anxious time for some children and can be particularly overwhelming. Taking
Tips for your family’s first Christmas without a loved one
– Updated for 2024 – Christmas is just around the corner and many of us will be looking forward to this time of relaxation, indulgence and festive films. However, for some of us, the oncoming festivities serve as a reminder of
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
Handmade Gifts Ideas for Grandparents
Helping children create thoughtful, budget-friendly Christmas gifts for their grandparents is a wonderful way to foster creativity and emotional connection. Many DIY projects can be made using inexpensive materials you probably already have at home, making them not only heartfelt
Dyspraxia in Children
Development Coordination Disorder (DCD), also known as dyspraxia, is a neurological lifelong condition affecting physical coordination. It is not related to intelligence and can affect people in various ways. Dyspraxia can cause a child to perform less well than expected
Activities for Children with ADHD
Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) often have unique play needs and preferences that can require a bit of creativity and flexibility from parents and caregivers. But by understanding these needs and providing engaging, age-appropriate activities, playtime can be