How many times has school pick up ended in tears, tantrums and too much tiredness? School is a full-on day right from the moment registration starts to the moment they walk out the door to go home. Your child is tired and hungry and they've missed you. But their behaviour doesn't often show this, does it? Here are 7 tips to make life easier for them (and you) for that after school period.

If your child always answers “nothing” when you ask about their day, you’re not alone. After a long, busy day at school or nursery, children often need time, connection and calm before they’re ready to talk. Discover simple, gentle strategies for how to get your child to talk about their day, including open-ended questions, modelling conversations and after-school routines that help them open up naturally.