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Helping Children Get Back Into Routine (Without the January Meltdowns)
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.

Emma Christmas
Jan 33 min read


6 Year Old Development: Milestones, Behaviour and What to Expect
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.

Emma Christmas
Nov 13, 20254 min read


5 Tips to Encourage Children to Tidy Up Without Tears
Tired of the endless mess at home? Teaching children to tidy up doesn’t have to be a daily battle. With a few simple strategies, you can encourage your kids to clean up their toys, take responsibility and even enjoy the process. Here are 5 practical tips to make tidy-up time calmer, easier and more fun - for both you and your children.

Emma Christmas
Oct 4, 20253 min read


What to Do if Your Child Is Telling Lies
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.

Emma Christmas
Oct 2, 20252 min read


Effective Strategies for a Fun and Engaging Summer Holiday
As summer approaches, parents face the annual challenge of the summer holidays. With children out of school, the shift to a more relaxed schedule can feel both refreshing and daunting. While the added family time is often treasured, it can also lead to frequent complaints of boredom from children used to structured days.
In this post, we’ll explore effective strategies for keeping children engaged while ensuring that parents have time for themselves.

Emma Christmas
Aug 5, 20253 min read


Creative Ideas to Bring Your Family Closer Together
Family bonding is essential for creating lasting memories and building strong relationships. With our fast-paced lives, we often miss out on moments to connect with our loved ones. So if you're feeling like it's time to slow down and find creative ways to bring your family closer together, here are some engaging family activities that you can incorporate into your weekly routine.

Emma Christmas
Jun 16, 20253 min read


Exploring the Best Ways to Entertain Your Family at Home
As the world shifts and changes, finding ways to entertain our families at home has become more crucial than ever. With busy schedules and constant distractions, it's time to create a fun and engaging home atmosphere. Here are some effective ways to entertain your family while fostering connection and creativity.

Emma Christmas
Jun 9, 20253 min read


How to Stay Calm: Coping Mechanisms and Regulation Techniques for When You Feel Triggered.
Much like our children, parents are not exempt from act first, think later behaviour and you’re not alone if you’ve snapped at your child...

Emma Christmas
Jan 30, 20254 min read


7 Behaviours Parents Don’t Need to Stress About at Christmas
December is a lot! I'm exhausted, you're exhuasted and our children have never been so excitement. This combination can be a recipe for stress when it comes to our children's behaviour. Top that off with expectations from other adults and suddenly we've got fuel on our already stressful fire. Here are 7 behaviours that I promise you don't need to worry about this festive season.

Emma Christmas
Dec 12, 20243 min read


Modern Parenting: Why Is Raising Children Today So Challenging?
Parenting has always been challenging but if you're feeling the weight of it right now, you're definitely not alone.

Emma Christmas
Dec 4, 20243 min read


5 Essential Tips for Nurturing Your Child's Mental Health and Wellbeing
As parents of Generation Alpha, we are raising children in an increasingly stressful world. We are nurturing children who...

Emma Christmas
Nov 21, 20243 min read


Christmas Activity Advent: 31 Festive Family Time Ideas for an Alternative Fun Calendar.
Keep scrolling down to find new and exciting ways to connect together and countdown to Christmas (and New Year).

Emma Christmas
Nov 17, 20246 min read


Things Adults Do That Confuse Children and Make Behaviour Harder
Without meaning to, adults do things that confuse children and create the exact behaviour issues they're often keen to avoid.

Emma Christmas
Nov 6, 20245 min read


School Half Term Activity Ideas
For most of our children, they’ll have spent most of the last 7 weeks keeping in all of their typical childlike behaviour and now suddenly, they’ve got a bit of freedom. Meaning those behaviours I’ve mentioned above…suddenly make more sense.

Emma Christmas
Oct 26, 20243 min read


Meet Luis - Building Connection with Our Children
Want to know something amazing about your child? I'm about to teach you something that is going to change your parenting experience...

Emma Christmas
Oct 22, 20244 min read


15 Ways to Entertain Children in the Car
We've all been there. They finally grow out of the 'crying in the back' baby stage of travelling and next comes 'are we nearly there...

Emma Christmas
Mar 23, 20232 min read


6 Ways To Entertain Siblings
I'm often asked, "what can I set up so that both/all of my children are entertained?" This can be especially challenging if the children have very different interests or a wider age gap. Find 6 activities tried and tested games that require very little adult help but are lots of fun for the whole family.

Emma Christmas
Feb 26, 20232 min read


Is your child moving for 3 hours a day?
That’s the NHS guideline for our youngest children. If you're thinking, 'yep they're moving, they're tearing the house apart from dawn...

Emma Christmas
Jan 29, 20233 min read


Chinese New Year
Happy Chinese New Year! This red and yellow spaghetti is perfect for the celebrations but this activity can, of course, be adapted for...

Emma Christmas
Jan 22, 20232 min read


Help! My child hates sharing!
Struggling because your child hates sharing? Discover practical tips to guide them in taking turns and learning empathy without stress.

Emma Christmas
Jan 11, 20234 min read
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Helping Children Get Back Into Routine (Without the January Meltdowns)
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