Tag Archives: play

Did you know that playing with toys can help your child become a better reader and writer? I do, and it’s probably only through my experience as a primary school teacher that I know this. First, let’s briefly touch on… Continue Reading >

In today’s world, where inclusivity and sustainability intersect, the importance of high-quality educational tools and toys, along with sensory processing aids, for children with special needs cannot be overstated. As we navigate the complexities of supporting children with Autism, Anxiety,… Continue Reading >

Like many mothers this week I’ve been asked a number of times – ‘what do you want for Mother’s Day?’ I’ve thought long and hard about it. And truly, all I want for Mother’s Day is play. Time for our… Continue Reading >

Being resilient is an integral part of a child’s development and helps bolster mental health and well-being. Resilience is a character trait that we build and as such we can help our children become more resilient, meaning they will be… Continue Reading >

Play has a wide variety of physical, mental, emotional, and social health benefits. It is far from being a light-hearted, purposeless activity, play is crucial to the development of our physical bodies and brains, as well as our social and… Continue Reading >

Four go-to games for parents too tired to play.   We know all too well what it can be like at the end of a long day. You’ve just survived the madness of the peak-hour school run and now that… Continue Reading >

Play provides a rich and dynamic context for fostering the skills, attitudes, and behaviours that are essential for development. There are three fundamental pillars that we need to bring back to parenting approaches to significantly improve a child’s life. The… Continue Reading >

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 >

There are some super simple ways to help your young child learn some basic pre maths and numeracy skills. Activities and concepts can be incorporated into everyday routines and activities for many of these, and others are simply play based… Continue Reading >

Modern-day kids are overscheduled, overstimulated and just plain overwhelmed.  There’s little time left for nurturing creativity, strengthening family relationships or to just relax and be present in a moment. The rise of family overwhelm. In recent times, family dynamics have… Continue Reading >