Parenting doesn’t come with a manual and most of us end up blending what we learned in childhood with our own instincts. There are four main parenting styles - authoritative, authoritarian, permissive and uninvolved - each influencing children’s behaviour and development in different ways. While authoritarian or permissive approaches can create challenges in the long run, authoritative parenting stands out for its balance of warmth, boundaries and high expectations.

You know that feeling - you’ve missed your child all day, you’re excited to see them at pick-up and then… meltdown. They’re crying about the wrong snack, refusing to get in the car or snapping at their sibling. You’re left wondering: What happened? Welcome to after school restraint collapse - a very normal, but often misunderstood, part of childhood.

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.

A child-friendly explanation of neuroscience that explains how children’s brains develop and how this affects their behaviour, emotions and

Writing isn’t just about ideas - it starts with the body. Strong core, wrists, hands and fingers give your child the control, strength and coordination needed to write confidently. Activities like climbing, swinging, yoga and finger gyms make building these skills fun while improving posture, grip and letter formation. Start early and help your child develop the foundation for legible, effortless handwriting.

Recently we learned all about how the shoulder plays a HUGE part in our ability to write but here’s another handy insight for you. It's...

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Ever wondered why your toddler keeps lining up toys, hiding objects or repeating the same actions? These behaviours are part of something called schemas - the brain’s natural way of learning. Discover what schemas are, when they appear and how they support healthy child development.

How to help your child develop the necessary shoulder strength and control to aid their writing.

Newsflash, you don’t need fancy resources to help your child. This is a simple but great way to work on first names, surnames and tricky...

Your complete guide to what, why and how when it comes to phonics.

Monday - Jumping Numbers You’ll need some cushions and numbers. You can of course write the numbers on paper. Stick the down with some...

The school holidays can be daunting can't they? Especially the first one after they've started school. They're used to being entertained...

How to keep your child safe online in 2022.

How many times has school pick up ended in tears, tantrums and too much tiredness? School is a full-on day right from the moment registration starts to the moment they walk out the door to go home. Your child is tired and hungry and they've missed you. But their behaviour doesn't often show this, does it? Here are 7 tips to make life easier for them (and you) for that after school period.

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If your child always answers “nothing” when you ask about their day, you’re not alone. After a long, busy day at school or nursery, children often need time, connection and calm before they’re ready to talk. Discover simple, gentle strategies for how to get your child to talk about their day, including open-ended questions, modelling conversations and after-school routines that help them open up naturally.