Getting children back into a routine can feel overwhelming, especially after busy seasons like Christmas or school holidays. Predictable routines help children feel safe, reduce anxiety and make everyday transitions smoother. This blog explores how routines can support calmer mornings, easier bedtimes and more confident, independent children.

Building resilience in children is one of the greatest gifts we can offer them. Resilience helps kids manage emotions, navigate challenges and grow into confident, capable adults. In this blog, we explore what a lack of resilience looks like, why resilience matters, and practical, everyday ways parents can strengthen it - through role modelling, problem-solving, emotional understanding, optimism and more.

Discover our favourite children’s Christmas books, from tactile baby-friendly stories to laugh-out-loud festive reads and cosy chapter books the whole family can enjoy. As a teacher-turned-parent with a well-loved collection, I’m sharing the best Christmas books for every age - perfect for December traditions, book advents and magical family moments.

Risky play gives children the chance to test their limits, build confidence and develop the skills they need to navigate the world. With thoughtful boundaries and supportive guidance, children learn to assess challenges safely while gaining resilience and independence.

Is your child acting differently lately? Changes in behaviour can be a sign that their emotional cup is running low. Supporting children’s emotional wellbeing is essential for helping them feel happy, confident, and secure. Discover practical tips to recognise the signs of an empty emotional cup and simple ways to refill it with love, play and attention.

Potty training is a major milestone, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Discover when to begin, how to recognise the signs your child is ready and practical tips to make the journey smoother for both of you.

Ever wondered why your child loves hanging upside down? Explore how this playful behaviour supports their sensory system, aids self-regulation and discover safe activities to nurture their natural need for movement.

At six years old, children are growing in confidence, empathy and independence - yet they still need plenty of reassurance and connection. This stage is full of curiosity, emotional growth and new skills as they learn more about themselves and the world around them. In this guide, we explore what’s typical for 6 year old development, from behaviour and language to social, emotional and physical milestones.

Life with a five year old is a blend of independence, imagination and emotional growth. At this stage, children are learning to balance confidence with connection - exploring friendships, managing big feelings and discovering the joy of learning new skills. In this guide, we’ll explore what’s typical for 5-year-old development, from language and emotional awareness to physical coordination and social milestones, while celebrating every child’s unique path.

Discover what life is like for a three-year-old, from bursts of imagination and growing independence to language, social and physical milestones. Learn how to support your child’s unique development through play, connection and encouragement.

Discover what life is like for a two-year-old, from big emotions and growing independence to language, social and physical milestones. Learn how to support your toddler’s development with empathy, play and connection.

From first steps and new words to forming bonds and exploring the world, discover what’s typical for 1 year olds and how to support their growth with love, play and understanding.

If your child keeps throwing toys, food or anything they can get their hands on, you’re not alone. Throwing is a normal part of toddler behaviour and an important step in child development. Learn why children throw things - from frustration to curiosity - and discover calm, positive ways to handle this messy but meaningful stage.

Tantrums are a normal part of growing up - not a sign of bad behaviour or bad parenting. In this post, we explore why tantrums happen, what’s really going on in your child’s brain during a meltdown and how you can respond calmly and effectively. Learn simple, empathetic ways to manage tantrums and support your child’s emotions.

Does your child love to jump on the sofa, climb trees or wrestle on the floor? These playful moments aren’t just fun - they provide proprioceptive input, a type of sensory feedback that helps children feel calm, grounded and emotionally regulated. Discover how heavy work activities like pushing, pulling and lifting can reset the nervous system and support emotional balance.

If you’ve ever thought, 'Why do they lose interest so quickly?' or 'Is it normal for them to have such a short attention span!?'-  you’re not alone! Many parents worry about their child’s ability to focus, but here’s the truth: young children can’t concentrate like adults - and that’s completely normal.

If your child chews on their clothes, sleeves or even their hair, you’re not alone. Chewing is a common behaviour in children and is often linked to stress, anxiety or sensory needs. While it can be frustrating when clothes get damaged, chewing is usually your child’s way of calming their nervous system. In this blog, we’ll explore why children chew, what to watch out for and how to support them.

If your child is hitting and kicking, it can feel worrying and even overwhelming. But this behaviour is often a sign of big feelings rather than 'bad' behaviour. By staying calm, pausing before you react and guiding your child towards safe ways to express themselves, you can teach important coping skills and reduce aggression over time.

If your child has started telling lies, you’re not alone - and it doesn’t mean something is wrong. Lying is often a normal part of development and even shows that your child is learning problem-solving and perspective-taking skills. The key is not to panic but to respond with empathy. By creating a safe, supportive environment, you can encourage honesty, build trust and teach your child that mistakes are part of learning.

Most adults weren't taught about emotions as children. No one taught us how to be aware of our feelings or how to manage our behaviour when those feelings became overwhelming. Lots of adults report being sent to their rooms or being shouted at when their behaviour didn’t meet their grown ups’ expectations. I’d like to assume that for the majority of us, our parents tried their best with the information they had at the time. But now that we know more about brain development a