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.

Every four year old grows and learns in their own wonderful way. This stage is full of imagination, friendships and independence as children explore the world with curiosity and confidence. In this guide, we’ll look at what’s typical for 4 year old development - from language and social skills to physical growth and emotional awareness.

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.

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.

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.

Struggling with a child who just won’t listen? You’re not alone. Learn simple, positive strategies to get your child’s attention, reduce repetition and stay calm when communication breaks down. Discover how small shifts in what you say - and how you say it - can make a big difference.

Supporting your child’s mental health is just as important as caring for their physical wellbeing. Learn how to recognise the early signs of stress and anxiety in children and discover simple, evidence-based ways to help them build resilience. From family time and play to mindfulness and rest, these practical tips will strengthen your child’s emotional wellbeing and support lifelong mental health.

If you’ve ever shouted at your children and instantly felt awful, you’re not alone. Every mum I know - even the ones who look calm when they’re child is screaming in a busy shop - has lost her cool at some point. Parenting is beautiful, but it’s also loud, relentless and emotionally exhausting. When we’re tired, touched-out and running on empty, patience wears thin - fast. So let’s get this straight: You’re not a bad mum if you snap. You’re a human being with limits.

Do you struggle to stay patient with your children and wish you could be a calmer parent? You’re not alone. Discover why we react the way we do, how stress and subconscious triggers affect parenting and practical strategies to help you stay calm, confident and connected with your child.

When we talk about raising emotionally healthy children, one of the key skills we’re really talking about is self-regulation - a child’s ability to notice, manage and respond to their feelings in healthy ways. But self-regulation doesn’t just appear overnight. So how do we actually teach these skills?

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

Emotional intelligence is an essential skill for navigating the world around us and it begins to develop throughout our early childhood.

Our words are like toothpaste...once they're out, they’re not going back in. Our children hear and absorb these words every day and...