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
Buying Good Toys for Christmas and how to avoid counterfeit toys
What you will learn: Where to find Good Toys which are safe and beneficial to your child's development How to identify malicious and fake sites and avoid them. It’s the holiday season! Even though it’s just October, it’s time to start
Five ideas for alternative advent calendars
- Updated for 2024 - The countdown to Christmas is one of the most magical parts of the festive season. It offers a whole month of excitement, providing a perfect opportunity to spend quality time with friends and family as you
Baby Bouncers or Rocking Chairs?
What you will learn: The difference between a bouncing chair and a rocking char Which one best suits your child's needs Although a newborn spends much of their time sleeping, as the weeks go by, they will spend more and
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
