A research-backed guide for real life What you’ll learn in this guide The Moment We All Know Too Well It was one of those in-between moments— not quite playtime, not quite bedtime. I was sat on the sofa replying to messages, half listening to the noise in the background, when my toddler climbed up beside […]
The Sensory Play Guide for Beginners
What to Start With, What to Skip, and Why It Matters What You’ll Learn in This Guide Introduction Sensory play is one of those terms that gets used a lot — and often misunderstood. It’s usually talked about in terms of activities: sensory bins, messy trays, themed setups. But when you step back and really […]
Independent Play: Why It’s So Hard for Toddlers — And How to Make It Easier
Independent Play Introduction: Just Ten Minutes It was 3:14 p.m. I remember because I looked at the clock with that quiet flicker of hope you get when you think, maybe… just maybe… I can finish something. It was a Saturday afternoon. I had already taken my six year old to his weekly football training, done […]
How Children’s Brains Grow: 10 Science Facts Every Parent Should Know About Early Child Brain Development.
Understanding early child brain development—and the simple ways parents can support it. Welcome along to our latest blog post. This week I’d like to discuss child brain development. We’ve all probably seen the odd fact posted on instagram or alike telling us things like “our child’s brain is 80% developed by age 3.” But what […]