guides24 October 20257 min read
Mindfulness 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.
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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.