A first-of-its kind study has found that for every minute of screen time toddlers are exposed to at home, they hear fewer adult words, make fewer vocalisations and engage in fewer back-and-forth conversations with their parents. The research, led by The Kids Research Institute Australia Senior Research Officer , saw researchers track 220 Australian families […]
Free Play and Incremental Independence In today’s world, children are more connected to screens than ever. Smartphones, tablets, and gaming devices have become central to their lives, often replacing physical play and face-to-face socialisation. This rise in device dependence has left parents concerned about the long-term impact on kids’ mental, physical, and emotional well-being. Fortunately, […]
Ensuring Schooltime Online Safety: A Guide for Parents As kids head back to school, the digital world becomes an even more integral part of their education and social life. While technology offers incredible learning opportunities, it also brings certain risks. As a parent, you can play a pivotal role in teaching your child how to […]
An increasing number of parents are keen for their children to join Scouts CREDIT: Scouts/SWNS I was speaking with Ben Kentish on LBC Radio about the enormous demand for Scout membership as it has skyrocketed, with the organisation urging more volunteers to sign up to become Scout leaders. The waiting list for the Scout Association has […]
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 […]
From the moment you play peek-a-boo with your baby, you are preparing them for the process of moving away from you and learning about independence. Separation can be a difficult emotion not only for you as a parent but also for your child. As your child matures and gains in confidence, they grow into […]
¿Puedes creer que tu hijo ya comenzó la escuela? Como puede ser un poco desalentador para ti y tu hijo, aquí te damos unos consejos útiles. Read more here Antes del gran día, asegúrate de hacerle saber a tu hijo las expectativas. En las semanas previas a iniciar la escuela, háblale sobre lo que va a […]
Available from my Online Shop This is the first in my series of Starting School Guides This guide is full of handy tips to help you prepare your child for starting school – both practically and emotionally! You’ve probably been preparing your child since they were little so relax, stay positive and just choose the […]
Available from my Online Shop This is the second in my series of Starting School Guides and as with the first one, is full of ideas, tips and suggestions. You may be thinking about how you can support your child to make the transition as seamless as possible, you have probably been setting the foundations […]
