guides15 October 20259 min read
Birthday 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.
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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.
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.
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.