Posts from 2022

When the weather gets colder, and the frost starts settling in, it can be tempting to hunker down and stay inside. There are, however, so many benefits to getting outside and – with 16% of children in the UK suffering from vitamin D deficiency – spending...

Providing your children with a wide array of skills and abilities is vital to giving them a strong start in life. As it turns out, many of those skills prove to be important in today's world and ones that might not have been prevalent in years gone by. Coding...

Children love learning new things. Their brains are like little sponges ready to soak up valuable information and learn new skills. Hobbies are great for your child's development on so many levels. From helping them to make new friends to reducing the time...

What do children enjoy more—material gifts or experiences? Recent research conducted by the University of Illinois, Chicago shows that kids will appreciate both material gifts and experiences based on their age in lifespan development. While younger...

Many parents are looking to spark an early interest in STEM – which is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths – in their children; to not only give their child a solid foundation of knowledge to build upon but also as a means to improve...

Card games are a traditional way to enjoy quality time with family and friends. If your kids are struggling with maths, or you’re simply seeking a great way for children to have fun while boosting their brain power, card games can help you. Quality...

Executive functioning skills is not a phrase that many parents are aware of. Indeed, they typically first understand there’s a problem when someone working in a nursery, or a preschool highlights the issue. If that rings true to you or doubts have arisen,...

Children are born to learn: seeking out new experiences, pushing boundaries and solving problems to overcome obstacles they face as they grow. This natural affinity for learning opens up a multitude of opportunities and methods to teach our children as they...

Most parents want to encourage their kids to be kind, empathetic, and generous. Even though it isn’t always easy, helping your kids learn about and practice kindness, can help make it much more of a regular habit for your whole family. In fact, studies even...