Back to School Navigating the Digital Jungle: Essential Online Safety Tips & SCRIPTS for Parents
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 […]
How to Monitor Your Child’s Smartphone and Tablet Use During Summer Holidays: Tips and Questions for Parents To Ask
It’s the summer holidays & many parents find themselves concerned about how much time their children will spend on their smartphones and tablets. Without the structure of school, it’s easy for screen time to skyrocket, leaving little room for physical activity, creativity, or family bonding. However, with a few strategies and some thoughtful conversation, you […]
It’s the Holidays: Things to do OFF Screen!
I’ve been asked by BBC Radio Hereford and Worcester this week to comment on some ideas to make the half term more fun and enjoyable and it got me pondering about the language we use to describe holiday time. If you think it will be looooong, full of whining about “being bored” and stressful […]
Playmates of All Ages: The HUGE Benefits for Your Child’s Wellbeing
Growing up, I used to love going to Ireland for my Summer holidays and playing with all of my cousins, where kids of all ages played together freely. One hot sunny day, I found myself joining a game of tag with children ranging from five to fifteen years old. I was around eight at the […]
What to do when they say “I’m BORED!” – let the BORED JAR do the talking!
I get asked a great deal about what to do or say when the kids moan ‘I’m bored’ & I always suggest making a ‘I’m Bored Jar’ With busy weekends, summer holidays, working from home & hybrid working – it’s is the perfect time to put together yours and they are simple, quick […]