child development

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Turning Chores into Learning Opportunities

Household chores are often seen as mundane tasks that children must complete simply to keep the house in order. However, with a little creativity, these everyday responsibilities can be transformed into valuable learning opportunities. By integrating lessons into routine chores, parents can help their children develop practical skills, independence, and confidence.

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The Benefits of Tennis Lessons for Kids

Tennis is more than just a fun activity for children ; it’s a sport that supports their physical, social, and emotional development. Whether your child is a complete beginner or already showing an interest in sport, tennis lessons offer a wide range of benefits that extend far beyond the court. Here are some of the key advantages of enrolling your child in tennis lessons ....

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How to Nurture Independence in Children

Helping children become independent is one of the most valuable gifts we can offer them. Independence builds confidence, resilience, and the ability to make thoughtful decisions. It doesn’t happen overnight, but with small, consistent steps, children learn to trust their own abilities and approach life with curiosity and courage. Here are some practical ways to nurture independence...

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Getting involved in the kitchen: How to make your children interested in meal preparation

Good food is not only important in order to meet nutritional needs, but it also holds profound social power and importance, being a way to express your identity, bond with the community, and even communicate different needs and feelings. Many celebrations and social events end with people gathering around the table, and while cuisines differ across the world, sharing food can be a great way...

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How to Teach Children Empathy as a Parent

Empathy is one of the most important traits a human being can have. It gives us the power to be able to put ourselves in someone else’s shoes and understand what they are feeling or experiencing. It’s what makes us kind to others and treat everyone with respect, creating a strong community that supports one another. Without empathy, people won’t have support systems to rely on and struggle...

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Rainy Day Rescue - 5 Rainy Day Activities for Children

We understand that rainy days can sometimes feel like a challenge, especially when little ones are bursting with energy and raring to go. But fear not! With a bit of creativity and a splash of imagination, indoor playtime can be just as exciting as outdoor adventures.

We’ve got you covered with a list of engaging rainy-day activities that will keep little ones entertained. From...

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Why Reading Before Bed Is Important For Young Children

Too Much Screen Time - Why Reading Before Bed Is Important For Young Children - Children’s sleep expert weighs in on the importance of reading before bed - Parents are spending almost 4 hours a week on their children’s bedtime routines - 43 per cent of children spend time on an electronic device as part of their bedtime routine

To celebrate International Nursery Rhyme Week, new research has...

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Learn Colour Psychology to Design the Ultimate Nursery

Colour has much more meaning than we might think. It evokes certain emotions and has a direct impact on our behaviour, personality, and memory. As psychiatrist Carl Jung said, “colours are the mother tongue of the subconscious”.

It’s no surprise that spa resorts incorporate calming greens, blues, and whites. These colours are associated with serenity and well-being. Similarly, the colours you...

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Did you know children don’t sit like adults?

Children have a natural vitality that can be preserved, but only if parents know how. We should be encouraging children’s natural poise by choosing a suitable chair depending on their age. Many Back in Action products are adaptable and can grow with a child.

0 – 8 years: Children up to the age of eight are best matched to a very different type of furniture to that which keeps adults...

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Talking to children away from TV or screens is vital to their development

Reading aloud to young children is great for their literacy, but studies show that young children can learn more vocabulary from conversation at the dinner table, according to The Family Dinner Project .

They say, children who eat dinner with their families have better skills for developing literacy than those who don’t eat with their families.

Kate Stephens, Devon County Council's...

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