If you have a young child who is at school or nursery all day long, you might notice that they are a little cranky after-school. Perhaps your questions about their
Experts recommend a maximum of an hour of screen-time per day for children aged between 2 and 5 which is all very well and good, but I think we’ve all
Toddlers and young children thrive on routines. That’s why building a simple daily rhythm is so important if you want life at home to run smoother. Have you ever thought
A play kitchen can be a great purchase for the play space, but what happens when it starts getting ignored? Here’s the thing, play kitchens are a great novelty in
As I scroll through Instagram and Pinterest, I can’t help but notice that the majority of play spaces I see look like they are straight out of a magazine shoot.
Art with children can feel overwhelming at times especially when you are worried about what activities are suitable or even the messiness of it all! That’s why I’ve invited Amanda
Sensory play is one of those activities that can strike fear into the hearts of parents. It’s can be messy! Not only that, but it can be kind of gross
One of my all-time favourite ways to encourage authentic, independent play is to get outside. Why? Because I can almost guarantee that my children will gravitate towards the ‘mud kitchen’
When it comes to most asked questions in my inbox, ‘how can I help my child to become more independent?’ is up there. It’s a common cause of frustration for
One of the easiest ways to encourage creativity in young children is to have an art cart available and accessible. Children are actually born creatives – they have incredible ideas,
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