guides12 September 20257 min read
How 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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.