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
How to after-school clubs can help vulnerable children
Every child should have the chance to reach their potential, but there’s an education gap between advantaged and disadvantaged children. Attainment 8 is a way of measuring how well pupils do in key stage 4, which they usually finish when
Raising Happy and Healthy Kids: The Significance of Children’s Activities
In a post-pandemic world, social activities have taken on a new significance. These were the things children missed out on the most during lockdown and the impacts of 2 years of intermittent school, cancelled clubs and social isolation will be
Keeping Your Child Safe From Dangerous Social Media Challenges
Written by Aaisha Rahim What you will learn: The dangers of social media trends How to keep your child safe online Current dangerous social media trends to be aware of We’ve all heard the news about 12-year-old Archie Battersbee, a tragic and
How to get newborn to sleep at night
One thing we know about babies is that they don’t sleep for very long. New parents can expect their sleep to be disrupted for quite some time. How long? Well, that depends on your baby. For most of human history, babies