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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
Data powered parenting app Onoco has achieved over £322,000 in investment through crowdfunding on Seedrs as it looks to continue rapid growth and development to help even more families around the world on their parenting journey.
Finishing in overfunded status at 124%, this investment tops up an initial £150,000 pre-seed investment by Jenson Funding Partners with an additional 220...
In an age of iPads and video games, it is ever more important for parents and guardians to take time out to do creative activities with their children. Experts from Crafty.net reveal ten craft projects which can help with your child’s cognitive development.
Why should you do crafts with your children?
There are many benefits of enjoying arts and crafts activities with children, from...
Ofsted has today published a new strategy for the next 5 years (2022 to 2027 ).
The strategy sets out how Ofsted will continue its work to improve the lives of children and young people, which is more important than ever following the disruption and distress of the past 2 years.
Read Ofsted’s strategy for 2022 to 2027 .
The strategy centres on the fundamental principle that...
