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
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
How to Raise a Resilient Child
Resilience - the ability to bounce back from adversity, adapt to challenges, and thrive despite difficulties - is essential for a child's mental and emotional well-being and will help them maintain a positive outlook throughout their lives. It isn't something
Nurture Eco-Friendly Habits In Children
With environmental concerns becoming increasingly urgent, teaching children to be eco-friendly is more important than ever. This will not only help them to understand their impact on the planet but also instil habits that can shape their behaviour for a
How to Support a Child on Mother’s Day Without a Mum
Mother’s Day is a special occasion that encourages us to celebrate the women who have raised and loved us. However, for children who have lost their mum or don’t have a mum, it can be a painful reminder that she’s not
Supporting Children with Special Needs through Play
Play is incredibly valuable for all children, but having special needs can present barriers which may make it difficult for them to fully enjoy the experience. The needs of little ones vary a lot, so it’s often down to you,
How to give children with dyslexia a confidence boost
From actresses and entrepreneurs, boxers to scientists, and even an Arctic explorer – there are some amazing people out there who didn’t let dyslexia get in the way of being awesome. And neither should your child. Dyslexia can make school difficult and
Supporting a Child with Mobility Impairment: Tips for Parents
Mobility impairment affects around six per cent of children in the UK. It can be caused by conditions such as cerebral palsy, which affects muscle control and movement. If your child has a mobility impairment, you may be wondering how