Getting out of bed on a cold, dark winter morning is difficult for most adults, so we shouldn’t be surprised to find that our children aren’t too fond of it either. While it is tough to exchange our lovely warm bed for the stark crisp air, there’s also a scientific explanation for our struggles...
Our circadian rhythm (body clock) is designed to wake us with the rising sun , so, with...
New research from Monopoly has unveiled that UK children know more about virtual worlds and cities, found in video games and TV shows, than countries and destinations across the world.
Whilst over half of kids have heard of Gotham (55%), Zootopia (58%) and Neverland (60%), only a quarter have heard of Shanghai (25%), Milan (28%) or Cape Town (26%). In response, Monopoly has launched Monopoly...
Release Your Inner Child! Four Thrilling Adventures Inspired by Children’s Books
You’re never too old for an adventure! The consensus seems to be that, once we hit a certain age, exciting adventures become few and far between. An adult in Britain typically works an average of 36.4 hours per week , and with common responsibilities such as mortgages, children, and household chores...
There are many lessons we teach our children: from how to be kind to others to being diligent in their studies. But the most important lesson we need to teach them is how to love and accept themselves.
As role models, we want to instil ultimate body positivity into our little ones, so that they can walk confidently on the runway of life and withstand any external criticism.
The scariest day of the year can become all the more menacing if injuries and allergic reactions strike. With this in mind, education experts at Skillstg.co.uk have outlined preventative measures and solutions to five potential Halloween dangers.
Carve your pumpkin carefully
Carving pumpkins that you may have picked yourself from a pumpkin patch can be a fun activity if...
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...
Brilliant bedrooms: How kids can express themselves through designing their room
It’s important that your children have a space to call their own at home. If you’re planning to redecorate or refurnish, Suzanne Pearce from Casa Bella Furniture discusses how involving your kids in their bedroom design can be a great way to let them express themselves .
New research reveals 3 in 10 children from low-income families have skipped sporting activities due to being unable to afford the personal care products needed to get clean again afterwards
Almost half of low-income households are going without basic personal care products , such as shampoo, shower gel, and deodorant, due to being unable to afford
Coughs and colds in children are common at this time of year and are usually relatively mild, but parents are being urged to get their children vaccinated against flu, which can be much more serious.
All primary school children, and some secondary school children (years 7, 8 and 9) are eligible for the flu nasal spray this year, which is usually given at school by school nurses....
Primary school pupils to benefit from phonics and literacy teaching thanks to new government funding
More primary school pupils will benefit from high quality phonics and expert literacy teaching as part of new funding announced today (Sunday 9 October).
Over £24 million is set to be invested in building children’s literacy skills as the government continues to support pupils’...