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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

Parenting has always been challenging but if you're feeling the weight of it right now, you're definitely not alone.

As parents of Generation Alpha, we are raising children in an increasingly stressful world. We are nurturing children who...

Keep scrolling down to find new and exciting ways to connect together and countdown to Christmas (and New Year).

Without meaning to, adults do things that confuse children and create the exact behaviour issues they're often keen to avoid.

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.

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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...

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.

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...

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

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

Read a Christmas story Write a letter to Santa Put up Christmas decorations Make a Christmas keepsake Watch a Christmas film Visit the local garden centre Play pin the nose on rudolf* Make s’mores Play hide the star Sing Christmas songs Make a festive water tray* Have a Christmas photoshoot Make Christmas cards* Go on a Christmas light hunt Donate a toy or book to charity Visit family and friends Have a festive drink Make a play dough wreath* Go on a winter scavenger hunt Tel