guides6 November 20258 min read
How 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.
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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.
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.
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.