practice18 October 20267 min read
Children's Pilates or Yoga? How They Compare for Kids
Children's pilates or yoga? What each asks of a child, which suits a 3 or an 8 year old, where to find a class, and when pilates is the better fit.
Founder, Yogi-Me
Chaz Bagri
Chaz Bagri is the founder of Yogi-Me and a dad of three.
He started it after watching his own kids glued to the iPad, and went looking for something that would keep them happily occupied and away from the screen.
He could not find it, so he made it: a full-length children's yoga mat with the poses marked into it.
Posts by Chaz
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guides14 October 20267 min readOdd Socks Day: What It Is and Ideas for Home and School
Odd Socks Day explained: when it falls, why odd socks, how it differs from World Down Syndrome Day, and kindness ideas for nursery, school and home.
guides10 October 20268 min readScreen Time Apps for Kids and Free Settings Compared
The best screen time app for kids may already be on the tablet. iPad, Android, Fire, Switch and broadband controls compared, before you pay for an app.
guides6 October 20267 min readClocks Going Back: A Week-Long Plan for Children's Sleep
Clocks going back and children's sleep: a seven-evening plan that moves bedtime 15 minutes at a time, and what to do when they wake at 5.45.
community3 October 20267 min readHalf Term Activities at Home: 10 Ideas for Any Kind of Day
10 screen-free half term activities at home for ages 3 to 8, sorted by the day you're having: wet, cold, wired, flat or Grandma's turn.
guides29 September 202610 min readChristmas Activities for EYFS: 20 Ideas by Area
20 Christmas activities for EYFS, each tagged with its area of learning, with the carpet movement games most December lists leave out.
guides26 September 20268 min readBonfire Night Activities for Kids: 10 Ideas, Bangs Optional
Ten bonfire night activities for kids aged 3 to 8, from firework yoga to sparkler rules, plus what helps a child who is scared of the bangs.
guides23 September 20268 min readWhat Should a Child Be Able to Do Before Starting School?
What should a child be able to do before starting school in England? The short list from DfE guidance, and what Reception teaches instead.
guides21 September 20268 min readWinter Activities for EYFS: 12 Ideas for Any Weather
Winter activities for EYFS for frosty, wet and dark days, led by movement, with a winter yoga story for when the hall is all you have.
guides19 September 20268 min readGifts for 9 Year Olds: 20 for Kids Who Are Over Toys
Gifts for 9 year olds who've outgrown toys: 20 ideas for collectors, makers, movers and the ones practising a skill, from under £10 to £50.
guides17 September 20268 min readThe 7 Areas of Learning in the EYFS, for Parents
Three prime, four specific: the 7 areas of learning EYFS settings plan around, in the DfE's own words, with what each looks like at 3 and 4.
guides13 September 20268 min readPhysical Development in the EYFS: A Parent's Guide
Physical development EYFS guide for parents: the two early learning goals, what expected and emerging mean, and simple ways to help at home.
guides8 September 20266 min readToo Much Screen Time? Signs in Young Children and What Helps
The signs of too much screen time in young children, from poor sleep to switch-off meltdowns, what the guidance says by age, and the swaps that help.
guides4 September 20267 min readBack to School Routine: Reset After Any Holiday, Ages 3 to 8
A back to school routine for ages 3 to 8: how many nights to start, the steps in order and a checklist that works after half term, Christmas or summer.
guides1 September 20267 min readAutumn Activities for EYFS: 14 Ideas Led by Movement
Autumn activities for EYFS using leaves, conkers and puddles: 14 ideas across all seven areas of learning, and a woodland yoga story for Reception.
community29 August 20268 min read15 Games to Play on FaceTime With Grandchildren
Games to play on FaceTime with grandchildren aged 2 to 8: 15 that keep a small child on camera, sorted by age, and what UK screen guidance says.
guides26 August 20266 min readHow Much Screen Time Is Too Much for Kids?
How much screen time is too much for kids? What UK guidance says by age, four signs screens are crowding out the day, and simple swaps that work.
guides20 August 20268 min readActivities for 4 Year Olds at Home: 12 Ideas Sorted by Mood
12 activities for 4 year olds at home, sorted by mood: wired, tired, cross or bored. Most use things you already have, and none needs a screen.
guides17 August 20267 min readDoes TV Count as Screen Time? Parents' Questions
Does screen time include TV? Yes. What UK guidance says about TV, FaceTime, educational apps, audiobooks, the car and a sibling's game.
guides14 August 20267 min read20 Screen-Free Children's Stocking Fillers (No Plastic Tat)
20 children's stocking fillers for ages 3 to 8 that still get used on Boxing Day, with no screen or charger, plus safety checks for younger siblings.
guides10 August 20268 min readSmartphone Free Childhood: What It Means for Under-8s
Smartphone Free Childhood explained for parents of young children: the parent pact, its age plan, what UK guidance says, and what to decide now.
guides8 August 20267 min readChristmas Gifts for 8 Year Olds Before the Phone Question
10 screen-free Christmas gifts for 8 year olds that compete with a tablet on its own terms, matched to what your child loves, with the safety checks.
guides5 August 20268 min readTechnoference: Parents' Phones and Children
Technoference is when a phone or screen interrupts time together. Where the word comes from, what the research shows, and four habits for busy parents.
guides2 August 20269 min readHow to Reduce Screen Time for Kids Without a Daily Battle
How to reduce screen time for kids aged 3 to 8 without daily rows: what UK guidance says, a four-week plan and swaps that fill each screen slot.
guides29 July 20267 min readScreen Time for Toddlers: A Realistic Day
Screen time for toddlers under UK guidance: what it says for babies, under-2s and 2 year olds, and a screen-light day that still gets tea cooked.
guides27 July 20269 min readActivities for 5 Year Olds: 30 Ideas Sorted by Skill
30 activities for 5 year olds at home, sorted by the skill each one practises: balance, ball skills, counting, making and talking. No screen needed.
guides24 July 20267 min readAverage Screen Time for Kids in the UK
Average screen time for kids in the UK, from Ofcom, Barb and the government's own report: what's measured for ages 3 to 8, and what isn't.
guides21 July 20269 min readFamily Screen Time Rules That Hold, With a Simple Agreement
Screen time rules for 3 to 8 year-olds that hold: what UK guidance says, the real 3-6-9-12 rule, why 7 7 7 has no official source, and a family agreement.
guides18 July 20268 min readUK Screen Time Guidance: What the Government Says
Screen time guidance in the UK, quoted from the government's own pages: the hour for 2 to 5s, what else it asks, and what's due for ages 5 to 16.
guides15 July 20268 min readSummer Holiday Activities for Kids at Home: 12 Ideas
Summer holiday activities for kids at home, planned around the sun: 12 screen-free ideas for ages 3 to 8, from cool mornings to light evenings.
guides8 July 20268 min readChristmas Gifts for 3 Year Olds: Screen-Free Ideas That Last
10 screen-free Christmas gifts for 3 year olds, sorted by what they're learning at nursery, with the safety checks that matter at this age.
guides4 July 20269 min readMindfulness in the EYFS: 10 Short Practices for Under-5s
Mindfulness in the EYFS: 10 practices of one to three minutes for nursery and Reception, each tied to a PSED early learning goal. No scripts needed.
guides1 July 20266 min readHow to Do a Screen-Free Week With Your Kids
A realistic, no-guilt plan for a screen-free week with your kids, with day-by-day swaps, age tips and easy wins backed by the NHS and gov.uk.
guides27 June 20268 min readChildren's Yoga Classes, a Video, or a Mat at Home?
Children's yoga classes, videos or a mat at home, compared on time, cost, screens and supervision, with the questions to ask before you book a class.
guides24 June 20266 min readHow to Help a Child Focus and Concentrate
How to help a child focus: the sleep, movement and routine changes that work for ages 3 to 8, plus a calm breathing reset and when to see your GP.
guides21 June 20267 min read1000 Hours Outside: How Many Hours a Day? Questions Answered
1000 Hours Outside is about 2 hours 45 minutes a day. What counts, how to track it, the UK winter, the app, and how it fits NHS guidance.
guides18 June 20266 min readIs TV Before School Bad for Kids? An Honest Answer
No UK rule bans TV before school. What the guidance says about breakfast TV and the daily hour, and five screen-free minutes to put in its place.
practice13 June 20268 min readMeditation for Kids: Five-Minute Scripts to Read Aloud
Meditation for kids aged 3 to 8 with no app or screen: three five-minute scripts you read aloud, when to use them and what to do if they giggle.
practice12 June 20266 min readOutdoor Yoga for Kids: A 10-Minute Garden Routine
Outdoor yoga for kids in ten minutes: a seven-step garden routine, plus the sun, grass, sting and tick checks the NHS advice points to.
guides7 June 20265 min readThe Real Benefits of Less Screen Time for Children
The benefits of reducing screen time for children: better sleep, more movement and calmer evenings, what UK guidance says, and swaps to start tonight.
guides1 June 20268 min readChristmas Gifts for 4 Year Olds Starting School: 12 Ideas
12 Christmas gifts for 4 year olds in their first year at school, sorted for after school, weekend mornings and bedtime, plus a safety check to do first.
guides28 May 20269 min readSummer Activities for EYFS: 20 Ideas for the Summer Term
20 summer activities for EYFS on sun, water, the seaside and sports day, each tagged with its area of learning, with NHS sun safety built in.
guides25 May 20267 min read12 Quiet Time Activities for Kids Who've Dropped the Nap
Twelve screen-free quiet time activities for kids aged 3 to 5 who have dropped the nap, plus how long quiet time should last and how to start.
guides22 May 20267 min readHow to Encourage Independent Play, Ages 2 to 8
How to encourage independent play from age 2 to 8: why it starts with playing together, how to set it up, and what to expect, with UK early years guidance.
guides19 May 20267 min readFather's Day Activities for Kids and Dads: 12 Ideas
Father's Day activities for kids aged 3 to 8: 12 things to do with dad, in the kitchen, on the mat, in the garden and at the park. Six work indoors.
practice15 May 20269 min readYoga Poses for Preschoolers: 15 Easy Poses for Ages 3 to 5
15 easy yoga poses for preschoolers aged 3 to 5, with the words to say out loud, which suit age 3, 4 or 5, and short sequences to try at home.
practice13 May 20267 min readSeated Yoga Poses for Kids: 8 Floor Poses to Try
Eight seated yoga poses for kids aged 3 to 8, done on the floor rather than a chair, with the words to say out loud and a short session to try.
community10 May 20268 min readChristmas Activities for Kids: 12 Ideas, Eve to Boxing Day
12 Christmas activities for kids aged 3 to 8, all but one screen-free, from Christmas Eve to Boxing Day, including a five-minute Christmas yoga routine.
guides5 May 20269 min readScreen Time and Sleep: What Helps Young Children Settle
Screen time and sleep for 3 to 8 year-olds: what UK guidance says about screens before bed, how long to leave, and a calm evening to copy tonight.
guides3 May 20268 min read12 Indoor Party Games for Kids Aged 3 to 8, No Equipment
Party games for kids indoors, ages 3 to 8: twelve that need no equipment, sorted from loud to quiet for a front room, not a hall.
guides1 May 20267 min readActivities for 3 Year Olds: 15 Ideas for Home, No Screens
15 screen-free activities for 3 year olds, sorted by energy level and time: five-minute fixes to a morning out, mostly with things you already have.
practice25 April 20268 min readKids Yoga Lesson Plan: A 30-Minute Session Anyone Can Run
A kids yoga lesson plan for ages 3 to 8, timed to the minute: 30 minutes from hello to rest, with no yoga training, screen or printer needed.
guides23 April 20268 min readDo Yoga Mats With Poses Help Children? An Honest Look
Do yoga mats with poses help children? What the pictures do and don't do, how to judge one for ages 3 to 8, and when a plain mat is the better buy.
guides19 April 20268 min readGifts for 2 Year Olds: 20 That Still Work at Three
Gifts for 2 year olds that still work at three: 20 ideas sorted by what two-year-olds do all day, plus the safety checks that matter under 36 months.
community14 April 202611 min readKindness Activities for Kids: 20 Ideas for Home and School
20 kindness activities for kids aged 3 to 8, for home, school and World Kindness Day, plus what nursery and Reception are working towards.
guides9 April 20267 min readScreen Time by Age: A UK Parent's Guide (Ages 2 to 8)
Screen time recommendations by age for UK children aged 2 to 8: the one-hour guidance for 2 to 5s, what changes from age 6, and the rule that matters most.
guides6 April 20267 min readHow to Stop Siblings Fighting, and When to Step In
How to stop siblings fighting over turns, toys and the tablet: when to step in, what to say, games that put them on the same side, and when to get help.
guides3 April 20268 min readScreen-Free Children's Christmas Gifts: A UK Parent's Guide
Screen-free children's Christmas gifts for ages 3 to 8, sorted by type and age, with the 5 gift rule and the safety checks to make before you wrap.
community31 March 20267 min readHow to Be a Good Grandparent: Questions Answered
How to be a good grandparent: the golden rule, what not to do, what's changed since you were a parent, spoiling, discipline and staying fit to keep up.
guides28 March 20267 min read30 Screen-Free Activities for 3 to 8 Year-Olds
30 screen-free activities for kids aged 3 to 8, sorted by age and mood, most using things you already own, plus five-minute fixes and calm bedtime ideas.
guides23 March 20267 min readPositive Affirmations for Kids: 50 for School and Bedtime
50 positive affirmations for kids aged 3 to 8, sorted by moment: before school, bedtime, after a hard day. Plus how to say them so they ring true.
community20 March 20268 min readNames for Grandparents: Nan, Gran, Grandad and 40 More
Names for grandparents in Britain: what families really call a grandma or grandad, plus Welsh, Irish, Punjabi, Polish and Chinese names, and who picks.
guides17 March 20266 min readHow to Calm an Anxious Child: Gentle Techniques That Help
How to calm an anxious child tonight: slow breathing, finger tracing and a worry box, plus the everyday habits that help and when to see your GP.
community14 March 202612 min readWould You Rather Questions for Kids: 100 by Age
100 would you rather questions for kids, sorted by age: easy ones for 3 to 5, funny ones for 5 to 8, a move-your-body round and questions for grown-ups.
guides10 March 20267 min readSpring Activities for EYFS: 10 Ideas Across Four Topics
Ten spring activities for EYFS on growing, new life, minibeasts and weather, each tagged with its area of learning, for nursery, preschool and Reception.
community6 March 20268 min readBirthday Wishes for Grandchildren: 40 Lines for the Card
Birthday wishes for grandchildren, sorted by age and present: 40 lines to copy into the card, from read-aloud lines for 3s to riddles for 8-year-olds.
guides2 March 202610 min readGratitude Activities for Kids: 10 Small Habits for Every Day
Ten gratitude activities for kids aged 3 to 8, from a ten-second question at the school gate to a family jar. No crafts needed.
practice28 February 20266 min readGrounding Techniques for Kids: 5-4-3-2-1 and Two More
Grounding techniques for kids, written to say out loud: the 5-4-3-2-1 senses game plus two body-based ones, about three minutes for any wobbly moment.
guides26 February 20269 min readParty Bag Ideas: 25 That Don't End Up in the Bin
Party bag ideas for ages 3 to 8, sorted by what happens on the way home: 25 things to do, eat or keep, and what to give instead of a bag.
guides22 February 20267 min read12 Easter Holiday Activities for Kids at Home
12 Easter holiday activities for kids aged 3 to 8, sorted by who's at home that day, plus an egg hunt where every clue is a number to find and do.
practice18 February 20267 min readWake and Shake: A 5-Minute Morning Routine
Wake and shake without the video: a five-minute morning movement routine for Reception and KS1 that any adult can call out loud, step by step.
guides13 February 20267 min read12 Emotional Regulation Activities for Kids Aged 3 to 8
12 emotional regulation activities for kids aged 3 to 8, sorted by when to use them: mid-meltdown, once calmer, or on a good day. No screens or kit.
guides11 February 202610 min readCircle Time Games: 12 Easy Ideas for EYFS and KS1
12 easy circle time games for nursery, Reception and KS1, from name games to a calm finish, each matched to the EYFS goal it practises.
guides8 February 20269 min readPE Warm Up Games for KS1 and EYFS: 10 That Need No Equipment
PE warm up games for KS1 and EYFS: ten games that need no equipment, with ages, timings and three ready-made five-minute warm-ups.
guides4 February 20267 min readMother's Day Activities for Kids: 10 Things to Do with Mum
Mother's Day activities for kids aged 3 to 8: ten things to do with mum, not buy for her, from a breakfast tray to a yoga session they lead.
guides30 January 202611 min readListening Games for Kids: 15 Fun Ones for Home and Nursery
15 screen-free listening games for kids aged 3 to 7, for home or nursery, with what to expect at each age and when to get their hearing checked.
community26 January 20268 min readFamily Game Night Ideas with Kids: 14 Games for Ages 3 to 8
Family game night ideas with kids aged 3 to 8: 14 games the youngest and a grown-up can play fairly, and 12 need no board game.
guides23 January 20268 min readCrossing the Midline Activities: 12 Ideas and What It Means
12 crossing the midline activities from NHS therapy sheets, most needing nothing you'd buy, plus what midline means and the honest answer on age.
practice21 January 20267 min readYoga Stories for Kids: How to Tell One, Plus Three to Try
Three short yoga stories for kids aged 3 to 8, built from the poses on the mat, and a simple way to turn any picture book into one. No screen needed.
community19 January 202611 min readChildren's Mental Health Week Activities: 20 Ideas by Age
20 Children's Mental Health Week activities for ages 3 to 8, for EYFS, KS1, KS2 and home, with no screen needed and nothing to print or buy.
guides17 January 20267 min readHow to Set Up a Calming Corner at Home
How to set up a calming corner at home for ages 3 to 8: where it goes, what to put in it, and how to keep it a calm place, never a punishment.
practice13 January 20268 min readChinese New Year Activities for Kids: 12 Ideas
Chinese New Year activities for kids aged 3 to 8: a zodiac animal movement game, a lion dance, lanterns and red envelopes, and why the date moves.
practice10 January 20266 min readFun Yoga Games for Kids That Keep Them Moving
Yoga games for kids that need no kit: animal safari, yoga freeze, yoga tag and calm bedtime games, grouped by age, to get children moving off-screen.
practice8 January 20267 min readCool Down Exercises for Kids: 5 Minutes After PE or Play
Cool down exercises for kids aged 3 to 8: a five-minute routine for after PE, a party or the park, from a slow march to lying still. No kit needed.
guides4 January 20268 min readHow to Help Children with Transitions Between Activities
Leaving the park, switching off the TV, getting in the bath: how to help children with transitions, with UK guidance and a 30-second reset they lead.
guides30 December 20258 min readSnow Day Activities for Kids: 12 Ideas, Indoors and Out
Twelve snow day activities for kids aged 3 to 8, hour by hour from the 7am school call, with UK cold-weather advice and plenty to do inside.
community25 December 20255 min readBuilding Screen-Free Habits That Actually Stick
Screen-free habits stick when they are small, visible and tied to a moment you already have. A founder's guide to tiny daily rituals that last.
guides23 December 20258 min readIs Yoga Safe for Kids? What Parents Should Know
Is yoga safe for kids? Yes, for most healthy children aged 3 to 8, with a few poses left out. What the guidance says, plus hot yoga and bendy children.
guides20 December 20257 min readBig Sister and Big Brother Gifts: 8 Ideas When Baby Arrives
Big sister gifts and big brother gifts for when a new baby arrives: eight ideas, who gives each one, and when to hand it over to the older child.
practice16 December 20258 min readGlitter Jar: How to Make One Safely, and How to Use It
How to make a glitter jar safely, with a sealed lid and a plastic bottle, then use it as a three-minute breathing timer when a big feeling arrives.
community11 December 20257 min readNew Year's Resolutions for Kids: 20 They Can Keep
20 New Year's resolutions for kids aged 3 to 8, each with a simple way to check it's done, and how to help them stick without nagging.
guides9 December 20258 min readLast-Minute Christmas Gifts for Kids: 15 That Work
Last minute Christmas gifts for kids aged 3 to 8: 15 you can still buy nearby, make tonight or book and print at home, plus the toy safety checks.
guides6 December 20258 min read15 Things to Do Between Christmas and New Year with Kids
15 things to do between Christmas and New Year with kids aged 3 to 8, planned day by day from 27 to 31 December, most of them free and screen-free.
guides4 December 20257 min readChristmas Gifts for 7 Year Olds: Challenges, Not Screens
11 Christmas gifts for 7 year olds that set a real challenge: balance, building, making and skills to master, plus a toy safety check before you wrap.
guides2 December 20257 min readSomething You Want, Something You Need: The Gift Rules
Something you want, something you need, something to wear, something to read: the 4 and 5 gift rules explained, by age, and with grandparents.
guides30 November 20258 min readEducational Gifts for Kids: 12 That Don't Feel Like Homework
12 educational gifts for kids aged 3 to 8, sorted by school subject, from reading and maths to science, music and PE. All play, no homework.
guides27 November 20258 min readChristmas Gifts for 5 Year Olds That Keep Them Moving
12 Christmas gifts for 5 year olds that get them moving, sorted by the skill each builds, plus a quick toy safety check before you wrap.
guides24 November 20257 min readGifts for Nieces and Nephews: 9 Ideas for Ages 3 to 8
Gifts for nieces and nephews aged 3 to 8 that parents are glad to see: nine screen-free ideas, how to buy fairly for siblings, and what posts well.
community22 November 202510 min readFamily Christmas Games: 20 for Ages 3 to 80
Family Christmas games a three-year-old and a grandparent can play together: 20 for the sofa, table, floor and garden, with nothing to buy.
guides21 November 20258 min readGifts for Grandchildren They'll Still Use in January
Ten Christmas gifts for grandchildren aged 3 to 8 that still get used in January: things to do together, things for when you're apart, one for later.
guides19 November 20257 min readNew Year's Eve Activities for Kids: 10 Ideas Before Bedtime
Ten New Year's Eve activities for kids aged 3 to 8, including a screen-free countdown to a real midnight somewhere else, all done by bedtime.
guides16 November 20256 min readChristmas Gifts for 6 Year Olds Who Want to Do It Themselves
12 Christmas gifts for 6 year olds they can run themselves: things to use alone, games with real rules and presents to share with a brother or sister.
guides14 November 20258 min readPresents for Godchildren: Meaningful Gifts That Get Used
Eight presents for godchildren aged 3 to 8 that get used, not shelved: gifts only a godparent gives, ideas by occasion, and money put away for later.
guides12 November 20257 min readChristmas Eve Box Ideas: 12 Calm Things for Kids Aged 3 to 8
12 Christmas Eve box ideas for children aged 3 to 8, packed in the order the evening runs, so the box winds them down for bed rather than up.
guides6 November 20258 min readHow to Deal with Tantrums in 3 to 5 Year Olds
How to deal with tantrums at 3 to 5: what to do in the moment, tantrum or meltdown, what helps afterwards, and when to see a GP. From NHS guidance.
guides5 November 20258 min readGrandparents Looking After Grandchildren: A UK Guide
Grandparents looking after grandchildren while parents work may get National Insurance credits. Who qualifies, how to apply, and an after-school plan.
guides1 November 20257 min readFamily Gift Ideas: 15 the Whole Household Uses
Family gift ideas for households with children aged 3 to 8: 15 things to keep or do together, with ages, price bands and when a thing beats a voucher.
guides28 October 20258 min readHow to Calm an Angry Child: What to Say and Do
How to calm an angry child aged 5 to 8: what to say in the moment, what to leave unsaid, and a calm-down plan your child helps to write.
guides24 October 20257 min readMindfulness Gifts for Kids: 12 Without the Gimmicks
Mindfulness gifts for kids aged 3 to 8 that they'll actually use: 12 calming ideas by time of day, plus free ideas and what no present can do.
guides20 October 20258 min readAdvent Calendar Activities for Kids: 24 Screen-Free Days
24 advent calendar activities for kids aged 3 to 8, one a day from 1 to 24 December, tagged by effort so a busy night can swap for a five-minute one.
practice17 October 20259 min readAction Songs for Kids: 20 Classics With Moves
Twenty traditional action songs for kids with the moves written out, from jumping songs to calm ones, for anyone who has forgotten the actions.
guides15 October 20259 min readBirthday Present Ideas for Kids: 30, by Who's Giving
Birthday present ideas for kids aged 3 to 8, sorted by who's giving: the classmate's party, close family, grandparents and the joint present.
guides12 October 20257 min readThe Terrible Twos: What's Normal and When It Ends
The terrible twos explained from NHS guidance: what's normal at two, why it happens, when it eases, what helps and when to talk to your health visitor.
guides10 October 20258 min readCo-Regulation: How Your Calm Helps Your Child Calm Down
What co-regulation is, how it differs from self-regulation, and simple ways to lend your child your calm when big feelings hit. NHS guidance, ages 3 to 8.
guides5 October 20257 min readRelaxation for Kids: Techniques and a Body Scan Script
Relaxation for kids without a video: a 10-minute wind-down to read aloud, with a body scan script, slow breaths and muscle squeezes. Ages 3 to 8.
guides3 October 20255 min readHow to Flatten a Yoga Mat That Keeps Curling Up
How to flatten a yoga mat that keeps curling up: roll it the other way, poses out, weigh down the corners, then store it so it stays flat.
practice29 September 20257 min readHalloween Yoga for Kids: A 15-Minute Not-Too-Spooky Story
Halloween yoga for kids aged 3 to 8: a 15-minute story built from poses on the mat, so your child can follow it without a screen or a printout.
practice24 September 20257 min readStretching for Kids: 12 Easy Stretches to Do Together
Stretching for kids aged 3 to 8 in two short sets: six moving stretches before sport or play, six held ones after. No kit, a few minutes each.
guides22 September 20258 min readOutdoor Activities for EYFS: 20 Ideas by Weather
20 outdoor activities for EYFS sorted by weather, wet, cold, windy, hot and dry, with what the EYFS framework says about outdoor play every day.
practice19 September 20256 min readBedtime Yoga for Kids: A Calming Wind-Down Routine
Bedtime yoga for kids in 5 to 10 minutes: a calm wind-down routine of six gentle poses and slow breathing to help your child settle for sleep.
practice17 September 20258 min readBirthday Party Ideas at Home: A Two-Hour Running Order
Birthday party ideas at home for ages 3 to 8: a two-hour running order for a living room, block by block, with a yoga party option and safe party food.
sustainability14 September 20255 min readNon-Toxic, PVC-Free Yoga Mats: What to Look For
How to spot a genuinely non-toxic yoga mat: why PVC and phthalates are the ones to avoid, which materials to look for, and what to ask before you buy.
guides12 September 20257 min readHow to Encourage Kids to Exercise Without a Fight
Kids move most when it's play, their choice and done with you. How to encourage kids to exercise, even the child who hates sport, all winter.
guides8 September 20258 min readDiwali Gifts for Kids: 10 Ideas Beyond Sweets
Diwali gifts for kids aged 3 to 8 that outlast the sweets: ten ideas from under £10 to £35, small gifts for school and the UK rules for Diwali night.
practice5 September 20257 min readBoredom Busters for Kids: 30 Ideas, No Screens
30 boredom busters for kids aged 3 to 8, sorted by how much energy they have and how much you have left. Write them on slips and start a boredom jar.
practice2 September 202511 min readKids Yoga Poses With Names: All 30 on Our Mats Explained
All 30 kids yoga poses with names from our two mats, each with a how-to you can read aloud to a child aged 3 to 8.
practice30 August 20256 min readDinosaur Yoga for Kids: Roar Early, Then Lie Still as a Fossil
Dinosaur yoga for kids that saves the quiet for last: a pterodactyl, a stampede and one T. rex roar, then a hatching egg and a fossil. Ages 3 to 8.
community27 August 20256 min readRainy Day Activities for Kids That Beat Boredom
Rainy day activities for kids, sorted by age and energy. Screen-free ideas to burn energy indoors, calm the chaos and wind down for bed.
guides25 August 202510 min readMindfulness in the Classroom: 10 One-Minute Activities
Mindfulness in the classroom, one minute at a time: 10 calm activities for Reception to Year 3, one for each part of the school day. No screen or script.
practice21 August 20255 min readFive Animal Yoga Poses for Kids to Calm a Busy Mind
Five animal yoga poses for kids, cat, flamingo, turtle, lion and starfish, with simple steps and a five-minute story to calm a busy little mind.
guides19 August 20258 min readActivities for 7 Year Olds at Home: 12 Games and Projects
Activities for 7 year olds at home: 12 screen-free games and projects with fair rules, real scores and something finished by Sunday.
guides15 August 20257 min readIs Boredom Good for Kids? Why a Bit of It Helps
Is boredom good for kids? Yes, in small doses. What the research shows, what it doesn't, and what to say the next time they tell you they're bored.
practice12 August 20257 min readGarden Games for Kids: 15 That Need No Kit
15 garden games for kids that need nothing you have to buy, sorted by how many are playing, and written for a small, damp British garden.
guides10 August 20259 min readParachute Games: 15 for Nursery and School
15 parachute games for nursery, Reception and KS1, each with the group size, space, age and the one safety rule it needs. Ready to run tomorrow.
practice6 August 20259 min readSimon Says Ideas for Kids: 60 Commands, Including Yoga
Simon says ideas for kids aged 3 to 8: 60 commands sorted by age and energy, from silly warm-ups to yoga poses and a calm finish.
guides1 August 20257 min readStarting School Gifts: 9 Ideas for Reception That Get Used
Starting school gifts for reception that won't duplicate the uniform list: nine ideas from free to £34.99, and what to check with the parents first.
guides28 July 20257 min readWell Done Gifts for Kids: 10 Rewards That Aren't Sweets
Well done gifts for kids aged 3 to 8 that aren't sweets: ten rewards from free to £34.99, matched to the moment, plus what the NHS says about food.
practice24 July 20256 min readExercise for Kids at Home: A 15-Minute Circuit, No Equipment
One 15-minute circuit for ages 3 to 8, with an easier and harder version of every move. Exercise for kids at home, no kit and no screen.
guides22 July 20258 min readBedtime Routine for Kids: A Simple Plan for Ages 3 to 8
A bedtime routine for kids aged 3 to 8: seven calm steps from screens off to lights out, what changes by age, and what to cut when you're running late.
practice19 July 20259 min readYoga in the Classroom: A Simple Guide for KS1 and KS2
Yoga in the classroom for KS1 and KS2: a 10-minute routine done beside the desks, with no screen or kit, and how it fits PE and health education.
guides16 July 20257 min readAfter-School Restraint Collapse: The First Half Hour Home
Good all day at school, then falls apart at home? What after-school restraint collapse is, and what helps in the first half hour back.
practice12 July 20258 min readYoga Challenge for Kids: 3 Levels of Poses
A yoga challenge for kids in three levels, green, amber and red, with a five-breath rule, a family scoreboard and the poses we leave out on purpose.
guides9 July 20258 min readGrowth Mindset Activities for Kids: 10 Ideas for Ages 3 to 8
Ten growth mindset activities for kids aged 3 to 8, from the power of yet to a pose they can't do yet. Five minutes each, nothing to print.
guides5 July 20257 min readMorning Routine for Kids Before School: A Simple Checklist
A morning routine for kids before school, in the order that works: the night-before jobs, a 70-minute timeline and a checklist for the fridge.
guides1 July 20258 min readLong Car Journey Activities for Kids: 15 Screen-Free Ideas
Long car journey activities for kids aged 3 to 8: 15 screen-free ideas sorted for car-sick children, plus when to stop and a five-minute stretch.
guides29 June 20259 min readGifts for Active Kids: 20 for Children Who Never Sit Still
Gifts for active kids sorted by where the energy goes: garden, living room, park and dark evenings, with the space each needs and the safety checks.
guides26 June 20258 min readChildren's Gym Mat or Yoga Mat? How to Choose the Right One
Children's gym mat or yoga mat? The one-question test that decides it, how gym, exercise and yoga mats differ, and when a folding gym mat is the right buy.
guides22 June 20259 min readActivities for 2 Year Olds: 25 Ideas at Home
25 activities for 2 year olds at home, grouped by what they're practising, and how an ordinary day adds up to the NHS's 180 active minutes.
guides17 June 20258 min readThe Benefits of Yoga for Children: Body and Mind
The benefits of yoga for kids, body and mind: strength, balance, calm and better sleep, each tied to what NHS, WHO and UK activity guidance say.
guides13 June 20256 min readWhat Is Physical Literacy? A Parent's Guide
What is physical literacy? A child's relationship with moving: skill, confidence, friends and know-how. England's definition in plain English.
practice9 June 20256 min readFamily Yoga: Fun (and Calm) for the Whole House
Family yoga your whole house can do together: a screen-free, calming way to move, wind down for bed, and hit daily activity targets. No kit needed.
guides7 June 20259 min readWellbeing Activities for Children: 25 in 5 Steps
25 wellbeing activities for children aged 3 to 8, sorted by the NHS five steps to mental wellbeing, for home and for KS1 and KS2 classrooms.
guides4 June 20258 min readSleepover Ideas for Kids: 10 From Arrival to Lights Out
Sleepover ideas for kids aged 5 to 8: ten screen-free activities in the order to do them, ending with a wind-down that has everyone lying still.
practice31 May 20256 min readInternational Yoga Day for Kids: Ideas for Home and School
International Yoga Day for kids on 21 June, made simple: a 10-minute screen-free routine plus home and school ideas for ages 3 to 8.
guides29 May 202510 min readSports Day Games: 12 Every Child Can Finish, Nursery to KS1
Sports day games for primary school and EYFS: 12 events every child can finish, with ages, kit, wet-weather swaps and three ready-made programmes.
guides25 May 20256 min readGross Motor Skills Activities for Young Children
Simple, no-kit gross motor skills activities for babies to school age, plus how much daily activity kids really need and easy indoor ideas.
guides19 May 20257 min readWhat Time Should Kids Go to Bed? UK Bedtimes by Age 3 to 8
What time should kids go to bed? A UK chart for ages 3 to 8, worked back from wake-up time, using the sleep hours the WHO and others publish.
practice15 May 20257 min readBalance Poses for Kids: 7 Yoga Poses, Easiest to Hardest
Seven balance poses for kids aged 3 to 8, in order from two feet to eyes closed, with a safe set-up and when to move up a rung.
guides13 May 20257 min readChoosing Your Child's First Yoga Mat: What Matters
How to choose a yoga mat your child will use: PVC-free materials, the right size, thickness and weight, grip, and a one-glance buying checklist.
practice11 May 20259 min readYoga for Kids: A Beginner's Guide for Parents
Yoga for kids without the guesswork: what's safe by age, the real benefits, and how to start at home with no kit or experience.
practice8 May 20257 min read12 Easy Yoga Poses for Kids (With Simple How-To)
12 easy yoga poses for kids with a plain how-to for each, plus age tips, safety and how often to practise. No equipment needed.
guides6 May 20257 min readHow to Bond with Grandchildren, Near or Far: Ages 3 to 8
How to bond with grandchildren aged 3 to 8, near or far: small habits that last, and a video call a four-year-old will actually stay on.
guides1 May 20258 min readActivities for 6 Year Olds at Home: 15 Screen-Free Ideas
Activities for 6 year olds at home: 15 screen-free ideas built on what's new at six, from reading the clues to hopping, building and telling the story.
guides29 April 20258 min readCore Strength and Balance Activities for Kids Aged 3 to 8
Ten core strength activities and balance games for kids aged 3 to 8, with the words to say and the age to start each. No gym, just a rug or a mat.
guides26 April 20258 min readObstacle Course Ideas for Kids: 10 Stations, Indoors and Out
Obstacle course ideas for kids aged 3 to 8: ten stations from cushions, tape and a blanket, run in order and finished standing still, indoors or out.
practice24 April 20256 min readYoga for Toddlers: Simple Poses for 2 to 4 Year-Olds
Yoga for toddlers made simple: seven playful animal poses for 2 to 4 year-olds, how long to do it, and how to keep it short, safe and screen-free.
guides22 April 20256 min readHow Many Steps Should a Child Do a Day? What the NHS Says
How many steps should a child do a day? The NHS counts minutes, not steps. What research suggests by age, and what a step count misses.
practice19 April 20258 min read3 Person Yoga Poses for Kids: 8 Easy to Harder Ideas
Eight 3 person yoga poses for kids and grown-ups, from seated breathing to a standing circle balance. No lifting, no stacking, the easiest from age 3.
practice16 April 20258 min readAlphabet Yoga for Kids: A to Z, Then Spell Their Name
Alphabet yoga for kids: a pose or body shape for every letter from A to Z, which letters are on our mats, and how to spell a name in poses.
practice14 April 20256 min readPartner Yoga Poses for Two: Kids and Grown-Ups
Partner yoga poses for two, a grown-up and a child: double tree, seated boat and back-to-back breathing, with a safety box and an age guide.
practice11 April 20256 min readSpace Yoga for Kids: Countdown, Blast-Off and a Moon Buggy
Space yoga for kids: you read mission control, your child flies a rocket, drives a Moon buggy and floats home. Seven floor poses, ages 3 to 8.
guides9 April 20256 min readBreathing Exercises for Kids to Calm Big Feelings
Simple, playful breathing exercises for kids to calm big feelings, with clear counts, named games and NHS-backed tips on when to teach them.
practice4 April 20255 min readSun Salutation for Kids, Step by Step
A simple, safe step-by-step sun salutation for kids you can do at home in under 5 minutes, with no kit and kid-friendly pose names.
guides1 April 20257 min readFundamental Movement Skills, Explained
Fundamental movement skills explained for parents: the three families, why lists say 8 or 12, when each skill tends to appear, and one home game per skill.
guides30 March 20258 min readEaster Gifts for Kids: 10 Ideas That Aren't Chocolate
Easter gifts for kids aged 3 to 8 that outlast the chocolate: ten ideas sorted by who is giving, from free to £34.99, and how the Easter date is set.
practice26 March 20258 min readStanding Yoga Poses for Kids: 9 Poses With Safety Tips
Nine standing yoga poses for kids aged 3 to 8, with both feet on the floor, each with its proper name, the words to say and one safety tip.
guides24 March 20258 min readMovement Breaks: What They Are and 15 Ideas That Work
What movement breaks are, how long they should last, and 15 ideas for ages 3 to 8, from 30 seconds to five minutes, for home or KS1. Little or no kit.
guides21 March 20258 min readGames to Play on a Train With Kids: 15 Ideas
Games to play on a train with kids aged 3 to 8: 15 screen-free ideas built around the table, the window and the stations, plus what to pack.
guides18 March 202510 min readWhat Are Gross Motor Skills? Examples and Milestones by Age
Gross motor skills explained: everyday examples, how they differ from fine motor skills, and the milestones England's guidance describes from birth to 8.
guides12 March 20257 min readHow to Clean a Yoga Mat, Including a Child's One
How to clean a yoga mat with a damp cloth and mild soap, how often to do it, and how to deal with sticky hands, spills and sick on a child's mat.
guides10 March 20255 min readCan You Do Yoga on Carpet? Yes, Here's How for Kids
Can you do yoga on carpet? Yes, and children can too. Why a mat slips or bunches, how to stop it, and when bare carpet or a rug is fine.
guides6 March 20258 min readHow to Build Confidence in a Child: 12 Everyday Ways
How to build confidence in a child aged 3 to 8: twelve everyday habits, what to say instead of 'clever', and when it's worth talking to someone.
guides5 March 20257 min readScavenger Hunt Ideas for Kids: 8 Ready Lists
Scavenger hunt ideas for kids aged 3 to 8: eight ready lists for autumn, the woods, the garden and a wet day indoors, with picture hunts for non-readers.
guides2 March 202514 min readPresents for Kids: 40 Ideas That Get Played With
Presents for kids aged 3 to 8, sorted by the play they start: 40 ideas with an age and price band on each, plus our guides by age and occasion.
guides25 February 20258 min readEid Gifts for Kids: 12 Screen-Free Ideas by Age
Eid gifts for kids aged 3 to 8 that outlast the day: twelve screen-free ideas by age and budget, Eid gift box ideas, and what to pair with Eidi.
guides22 February 20258 min readGames to Play on Holiday: 20 for Rooms and Airports
Games to play on holiday for the bits nobody plans: early mornings, hot afternoons, evenings in one room and the wait at the gate. 20 ideas, ages 3 to 8.
practice19 February 20255 min readMorning Yoga for Kids to Start the Day Well
Morning yoga for kids in 5 to 10 minutes: a simple routine by age, from animal poses to a short sun salutation, plus how to make it a daily habit.
guides15 February 20259 min readPlayground Games: 15 Classics Grandparents Played
Playground games with the rules written down: 15 British classics, from tig and hopscotch to Queenie and conkers, with players, space and age for each.
guides13 February 202510 min read9 Patience Activities for Kids, From Ten Seconds to a Week
Nine patience activities for kids aged 3 to 8, sorted by how long the wait lasts, from a five-breath balance to cress on the windowsill.
guides8 February 20255 min readYoga Mat Thickness Explained: What's Right for Children
Yoga mat thickness for children, explained: why 4 to 6mm suits most kids aged 3 to 8, when thicker helps, and why grip and density matter just as much.
guides3 February 202510 min readBrain Breaks for Kids: 20 Two-Minute Ideas for Home or Class
20 two-minute brain breaks for children aged 3 to 8: ideas to wake them up, calm them down or reset a busy head. No screen, almost no kit, home or class.
guides31 January 20258 min readThings to Do with Grandchildren at Home: 12 Ideas, Ages 3 to 8
Things to do with grandchildren at home, ages 3 to 8: twelve screen-free ideas sorted by your energy, from chair-led yoga to a garden bug hunt.
practice28 January 20259 min readAnimal Walks for Kids: 12 Moves and Relay Races
Animal walks for kids: 12 moves from bear walk to crab walk, with the body part each works, the age it suits and a relay version for PE or the garden.
community24 January 20257 min readValentine's Day Ideas for Kids: 20 Things to Do at Home
20 Valentine's Day ideas for kids aged 3 to 8, from breakfast to bedtime, plus gifts from parents and grandparents that aren't sweets.
guides21 January 20259 min readPSED Activities for EYFS: 15 Ideas, Sorted by Goal
PSED activities for EYFS sorted by the three early learning goals, each matched to the Development Matters statement it supports. Movement ideas included.
guides18 January 20254 min readWhat Size Yoga Mat Does a Child Need?
Yoga mat size for children by age and height, why weight matters as much as length, plus the thickness and grip points that keep a child steady.
guides15 January 20258 min readHow to Make a Worry Box With Your Child
How to make a worry box with your child, then the ten-minute early-evening routine that makes it work, and when a worry needs more than a box.
guides11 January 20256 min readMindfulness for Kids: Simple Ways to Start at Home
Simple, screen-free mindfulness for kids you can start at home today: quick breathing games, a five senses trick and calm bedtime ideas by age.
guides9 January 20257 min readHow Much Exercise Do Kids Need? UK Guidelines and What Counts
How much exercise do kids need? Ages 1 to 4 need 3 hours of activity a day. From 5, an average of 60 energetic minutes. Here's what counts.
community7 January 20258 min readPlay Date Ideas: 10 Screen-Free Things to Do, Ages 4 to 8
Play date ideas for ages 4 to 8, in the order you need them: ten screen-free things to do, from the awkward first 20 minutes to pickup.