How to Encourage a Growth Mindset at School and at Home

The word “YET” can be very powerful to help our children and students to develop a growth mindset, which will help them towards achieving their goals and foster success. A growth mindset as opposed to a fixed mindset will help… Continue Reading >

How I directly employed a support worker for my autistic son – and found peace of mind in the process

When it comes to raising children, every parent understands the importance of finding the right support. For most families, this means hiring a trustworthy babysitter or leaning on loved ones for help during hard times. When one of your children… Continue Reading >

Why Regular Bedtime Is Crucial For Children

Getting children to bed at night isn’t just important for preserving the sanity of the parents.  It’s vital for the healthy development of young brains too. Researchers in the UK found a correlation between consistent bedtimes during early childhood and… Continue Reading >

Let Them Eat Hake! Why Bold Flavours and Robust Textures are Key in the First 1000 Days of Feeding Your Baby

As parents, we constantly make decisions to ensure our children’s well-being. One of the most crucial choices we face is how we feed our babies during their first 1,000 days—a period that profoundly impacts their growth and development. From conception… Continue Reading >

Breathing exercises to calm children and reduce anxiety

Stress is a fact of modern life. We enjoy unprecedented levels of convenience and technological advancement and our daily lives are busy and high pressured, even for our children. Our body’s autonomic nervous system has sophisticated mechanisms designed to deal… Continue Reading >

Tips to get the kids off screens this Easter Holidays

By Melissa MacDonald creator of Zipboom Educational Toys   Many parents will agree that there is more time being dedicated to learning on screens at school, so holidays can often be challenging to try and set limits on the amount… Continue Reading >

Sleep Facts for Parents: Things you should know about sleep deprivation

Why is sleep so important? Sleep is vital for children’s and adolescents’ wellbeing. Evidence shows that children and adolescents who do not get enough sleep have more trouble learning. They are less attentive and motivated, have poor problem solving, increased… Continue Reading >

The Types of Play for Keeping the Blues at Bay

The below can be attributed to Lukas Ritson, Play Expert and Founder of Wearthy   As it feels like the world is falling apart, I ask you one really important question – how are you helping your children build the… Continue Reading >

Why are my children so different?

A common statement I hear from parents is: “My kids are so different, it makes no sense! They share the same genes, environment, routines and parents! What makes them so different?”   My simple answer: It’s their Nature. Each child… Continue Reading >

Nurturing Young Minds

As parents and educators, we are all familiar with the boundless curiosity and rapid growth that characterise the early years of our children’s lives. Ages two to five are a critical period for learning and development, as children’s brains undergo… Continue Reading >