The Balancing Act: Parenting, Smartphones, and the Crucial Need for Connection in The Early Years

There’s a great buzz around Jonathan Haidt’s new fascinating and thought provoking book that points out the hugely important years between the ages of 9 to 15 in shaping a child’s experiences of life and how smartphones have impacted on a whole generation of children’s mental health and wellbeing and how everything changed globally around […]
Beyond the Bottle: How Mobile Phones Shape Baby Bonding & Wellbeing. Some Food for Thought!

Mobile phones eh? We can’t live without them but have you thought how they could be impacting on your baby whether you breastfeed or bottle feed? While some similarities exist, the effects of using a mobile phone during bottle feeding may differ slightly from breastfeeding due to the differences in the feeding process and the […]
Breastfeeding in the Age of Distraction: The Mobile Phone Dilemma

The Effects of Using Your Mobile Phone While Breastfeeding: What Every Parent Should Know In today’s digitally connected world, it’s not uncommon for parents to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously, including caring for their newborns while staying connected through their mobile devices. However, the practice of using a mobile phone while breastfeeding or bottle feeding […]
Practical Tips for Parents to Get Kids ‘School Ready’

I’m a former Deputy Head and Class Teacher for 22 years so I know first hand about teaching Reception Class children – I taught 35 four year olds! I’ve also raised 2 children. So, I’m rather shocked by the new survey by Early Years charity Kindred² 93% of teachers say their school is increasing […]
Ctrl+Alt+Delay: Why Parents Don’t Use Parental Controls

Ctrl+Alt+Delay: I talk to lots of parents about all sorts of things, naturally, in my work but I’ve noticed not many parents think to use parental controls on their child’s devices. There seems to be quite a few reasons why not from: 🕹️Lack of Awareness: Some parents aren’t aware of the existence or capabilities of […]
Parental Controls Keep Your Kids Safe Online – Here’s Why They’re Important

I talk to lots of parents about all sorts of things, naturally, in my work but I’ve noticed not many parents think to use parental controls on their child’s devices. Today’s fast paced digital world means greater access to larger and larger oceans of information & it’s hard to keep up. Everyone’s reach and access […]
Let’s Make Getting a Smartphone a ‘Milestone Moment’

I’ve been thinking about how to help parents delay giving their child a Smartphone and I thought about my own kid’s milestones. Childhood is a kaleidoscope of experiences, a journey punctuated by significant milestones that shape our children isn’t it? From their first tentative steps to the exhilarating triumphs of independence, these moments mark […]
How Do You Talk to Children about Cancer?

How do you talk to children about Cancer? Receiving a cancer diagnosis is challenging at any age, but for children in particular, it can be hard to understand what’s happening. When talking to your children about cancer, it’s important to approach the topic with care and sensitivity. Here are some tips to help you […]
‘Digital Pacifiers’: A Modern Comfort or A Huge Concern?

Using smartphones as ‘digital pacifiers’ or ‘dummies’ is an increasing phenomenon in our modern society, where smartphones serve as soothing tools for both toddlers and teens. While the term ‘pacifier’ or ‘dummy’ traditionally refers to a rubber object designed to calm babies by satisfying their innate sucking reflex, the concept has evolved in the digital […]
Before Giving Your Kids A Smartphone Ask Yourself These Questions

Giving a child a smartphone without guidance is like giving them the keys to a 4×4 without teaching them how to drive – it can lead to terrible accidents and enormous dangers on their digital journey‼️ 97% of 12 year olds now have access to a smartphone and 45% are online ”almost constantly” So the […]
The Anxious Generation. HOW THE GREAT REWIRING OF CHILDHOOD IS CAUSING AN EPIDEMIC OF MENTAL ILLNESS

After more than a decade of stability or improvement, the mental health of adolescents plunged in the early 2010s. Rates of depression, anxiety, self-harm, and suicide rose sharply, more than doubling on many measures. Why? In The Anxious Generation, social psychologist Jonathan Haidt lays out the facts about the epidemic of teen mental illness […]
How can you change the narrative from your daughter being ‘a bossy girl’ to a ‘leader in the making?’ Questions to get conversations started for International Women’s Day

Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that’s diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women’s equality. Collectively we can all #EmbraceEquity. International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political […]
Unleashing Imagination: Celebrating World Book Day with Tech Books for Children of All Ages

As we celebrate World Book Day, if we can get passed the stress of dressing up, we can embark on a journey of literary exploration, where the pages of books transport our kids to distant lands, ignite their imagination, and inspire a love for learning. While traditional tales tend to hold a special place in […]
Why reading to babies is important. Here are 5 simple tips to inspire you!

Why reading to babies is important. Here are 5 simple tips to inspire you! Reading to babies is crucial for their cognitive, linguistic, and emotional development. Here are five tips on why and how to read to babies: Language Development: Reading exposes babies to a variety of words and helps them develop language skills, including […]
Girl Power Starts at Home: Parenting Tips for Empowering Daughters

Girl Power Starts at Home! Today as we celebrate International Women’s Day, let’s reflect on the profound impact we have as parents in shaping the future for our daughters. Let’s ensure we raise them not only to dream big but also to believe in their worth, their capabilities, and their right to thrive in a […]