The Importance of Spending Time with Family
Our time is the most valuable gift we can give our children and it’s key to their development, but in the hustle and bustle of modern life, it’s easy to overlook the importance of simply spending time together as a
The Benefits of Cold Weather Play
At this time of year, it’s tempting to hibernate indoors until warmer weather appears in the spring. However, there are countless reasons why you and your family should bundle up and head outside for some cold weather play. It’s a
A Guide to Healthy Screen Time for Children in the Digital Age
In this digital age, parents find themselves navigating uncharted waters when it comes to managing their children's screen time. The debate surrounding the impacts of screen exposure on young minds has sparked concerns and fears among caregivers worldwide. However, in
Speech and Language Development in Children
The development of speech and language in children is incredible to witness. From the earliest sounds to forming complex sentences, each step signifies their growing ability to communicate. It’s really important to remember that children develop their speech and understanding
Nurturing Boys in Modern Society
The current debate as to who has it tougher, girls or boys misses the point. It's essential to recognise that both boys and girls face unique challenges. Pitting the genders against each other fuels the problem. Rather than viewing it as
Chores for Children
We recently found the following guide to age-appropriate chores for children: (Source: Flanders Family) While having a guide can be a really useful starting point, we wanted to update the list to make it more relevant for a modern family in the UK. You
The Impact of STEAM in Your Child’s Development
STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. Traditionally, these subjects are taught separately, whereas STEAM activities connect them, making it one holistic learning experience and showing children how various fields overlap and influence each other - as they
8 Physical Activities for Energetic Toddlers
Toddlers are positively buzzing with energy most of the time! Here are some simple activities to help burn off some of that energy, and also help develop those all-important gross motor skills. Many of these ideas can be done outdoors
Is my child too hard on themselves?
While a little self-deprecation never hurt anyone (we Brits are known for it after all!) there are times when some of us can be overly hard on ourselves. Everyone knows a perfectionist – and although it is not an immediate cause
Extracurricular Activities for Child Development
As parents, we all want what’s best for our children. We want them to grow up healthy, happy, and well-rounded individuals. One way to help achieve this is by encouraging them to do extracurricular activities. Plenty of options are available to