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.

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...

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...

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.

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.

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...

If there’s one thing we all know about toddlers it’s that they LOVE repetition, right?

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...

5 reasons why playing outside is more important than just getting fresh air.

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

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.

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

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...

Because at some point in your parenting career there's going to be a moment where you just don't know what to try next.

Read to the bottom for my favourite one! Babies need to be supervised at all times and any items should be checked thoroughly before...

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...

1. Water play Whenever we're are having a challenging time at home I always turn to water. Either to drink, to lie in or to play with. It...

My top play and learning tip is always...follow their interests. If they like dinosaurs, do that. Dolls? Go for it. But what do you do...