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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


Unwinding the Day: Bedtime Relaxation Audio for Children - A Soothing Solution for Parents.
Relaxation is vital for a child's overall well-being. Children, just like adults, face...

Emma Christmas
Nov 1, 20243 min read


How To Find Your Child’s Love Language
Love languages are an amazing way to connect with your child, strengthen your bond and ultimately, spread happiness. A little of all five...

Emma Christmas
Oct 31, 20244 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


From Every Day Play Ideas to Everyday EHC
I’m Emma, a mum of two, navigating life in my thirties. My journey has taken some unexpected turns but all of it has brought me to where I am today. Though I started out teaching in schools, I now focus on well-being for parents and families - a path that’s much closer to my heart than phonics or maths ever was.

Emma Christmas
Oct 16, 20243 min read


30 Ideas to Entertain Children in the Easter Holiday
The holidays can be hard, can't they? Your child is probably used to being entertained all day at school and they come home with the same...

Emma Christmas
Mar 30, 20233 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


4 Things It's Easy to Forget About Writing
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.

Emma Christmas
Mar 1, 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


Learning to write, play sports and put a seatbelt on all have this in common...
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...

Emma Christmas
Feb 20, 20231 min read


Does your toddler do the same thing over and over again? The reason why may surprise you!
If there’s one thing we all know about toddlers it’s that they LOVE repetition, right?

Emma Christmas
Feb 6, 20231 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


Do we REALLY have to play outside?
5 reasons why playing outside is more important than just getting fresh air.

Emma Christmas
Jan 18, 20231 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


What Is a Schema? A Parent’s Guide to Toddler Repetition, Learning and Play
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.

Emma Christmas
Jan 9, 20233 min read


How to Help Your Child Write WITHOUT Picking up a Pencil
How to help your child develop the necessary shoulder strength and control to aid their writing.

Emma Christmas
Jan 2, 20232 min read


24 Cheap and Easy Ideas for Advent
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

Emma Christmas
Nov 25, 20221 min read


World Prematurity Day
1 in 13 babies are born prematurely in the UK. 60% of babies admitted to NICU are born at full term. 70% NICU mums suffer from post natal...

Emma Christmas
Nov 17, 20225 min read
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Mindfulness for children doesn’t have to be complicated. These simple, everyday practices help children manage big feelings, build confidence and find calm - while supporting parents too.
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Helping Children Get Back Into Routine (Without the January Meltdowns)
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