A Must-Have for Parents: Nutritious Recipes that Kids Love!
Weaning can feel like a big hurdle; parents want to do their best to feed their little ones a variety of nutritious food, without spending hours in the kitchen or endlessly sweeping meals up off the kitchen floor. I recently came across Romina Bertinazzo’s book, Yummy Little Belly: Over 80 Quick & Easy Nutritious Recipes
Building Confidence in Primary School Girls through Physical Activity
New research from Leeds Beckett University underscores the critical role of girls physical fitness in building confidence, self-esteem, and resilience in primary schools. The study, titled “Building and Preserving Primary School Girls’ Confidence through Physical Activity,” was conducted by the Centre for Social Justice in Sport and Society at the Carnegie School of Sport. It
Asda Encourages Pre-Loved Children’s Books Donations
Thousands of Children’s Books to Find New Homes Asda announce a new nationwide partnership with the Children’s Book Project, inviting customers book donations of pre-loved children’s books in-store. They aim to redistribute books to families and children with limited access to their own books. Following successful pilots in Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, and London, the scheme
Weaning Help
Charlotte Stirling-Reed has answered a few of our readers’ questions about weaning. This Baby & Child Nutritionist and Best Selling Author (How to Wean Your Baby) will be a speaker at The Baby Show hosting a weaning masterclass. Q My baby is happy to put food in mouth but spits it out again (7 months) A
Tackling the Gender Gap in Coding: Insights from a STEM Expert
As National Coding Week kicks off on the 16th of September, a glaring issue within the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) landscape comes into focus: the gender gap. According to recent statistics, women make up only 27% of the STEM workforce, with female coders representing a mere 18.17% of professionals in programming, software development,
Newborn Sleep Guide for New Parents
Gemma Coe Releases Essential Newborn Sleep Guide for New Parents: A Holistic Approach to the First 16 Weeks Award-winning certified baby and child sleep specialist, Gemma Coe, is thrilled to announce the release of her new book, “Newborn Sleep Foundations: A handy guide for the first 16 weeks” This essential guide offers new parents a
Justin Case: Cat Detective and Other Stories
Justin Case: Cat Detective and Other Stories – A Delightful Collection for Young Readers Overview Justin Case: Cat Detective and Other Stories, available from Troubador Publishing, is a charming collection of short stories by Nick Symmonds, aimed at children aged 4 to 8. The book is priced at £9.99 and provides an engaging mix of
Ten Minutes To Bed Little Wolf
Another Enchanting Tale Bounds into Ladybird A brand-new fairy-tale-themed story from the No.1 bestselling Ten Minutes to Bed series. Ladybird is thrilled to reveal yet another title into its No.1 best-selling bedtime series, Ten Minutes To Bed. The latest story, Ten Minutes To Bed Little Wolf, written by Rhiannon Fielding and with illustrations from Chris
The Christmas Mouse review: Carolyn Compton returns with charming tales
Carolyn Compton’s ‘The Christmas Mouse’ brings joy and cheer to children this holiday season This children’s book celebrates the magic of Christmas through the eyes of a little girl and a mouse Author Carolyn Compton returns to the world of children’s literature with the release of “The Christmas Mouse” (published by WestBow Press). This charming
Shoezone Rolls out Free Next-day Delivery
Back-to-school shoe shopping made easier: The affordable footwear retailer reminds parents about free next-day delivery for last-minute shoe school shopping this September Shoezone, the online and in-store footwear retailer, recently introduced free next-day delivery on all orders with no minimum spend, seven days a week. With over 10 million kids in the UK preparing to
Affordability of School Uniforms for Parents
During King’s Speech, His Majesty highlighted the government’s commitment to improving the affordability of school uniforms for parents. A significant part of this initiative includes lifting the requirement for branded – and often expensive- uniforms within British schools, a move that could save families across the UK substantial amounts of money. In response
How to Help Children and Young People Prepare for the Real World
In today’s fast-paced and competitive world, today’s students need essential life skills that go far beyond academic success. As parents, we can play a pivotal role in helping our children develop a range of skills to prepare them for the challenges of adulthood. Mastering Communication and Public Speaking Strong communication is key to success in
Back to school, back to stress
Moving up a year increases anxiety and stress for children As the new school year approaches, anxiety levels are on the rise Well over a quarter (28%) of children feel stressed starting a new school and 42% feel apprehensive about moving up a new school year One in five (19%) children fear they will worry
Imaginative Play with Janod Magneti’Books
A Delightful Addition to Our Playtime As a parent, I’m always on the lookout for toys that are not only entertaining but also educational. The Janod Magneti’Books from Binkyshop have become a favourite in our household, offering a perfect blend of creativity, learning, and fun. Here’s why these Magneti’Books are a fantastic choice for parents
New anti-bullying guidance for Church of England schools
The Church of England has published new anti-bullying guidance for use in its 4,700 Church schools. The document, entitled ‘Guidance for preventing and tackling homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying’ is the first of a new suite of resources and will come into effect from September 2024 after a consultation period. This suite, named ‘Flourishing for All: Anti-bullying
Supporting children with ADHD & Autism Back to School
Expert tips for parents from Clinical Psychologist Dr Selina Warlow. As September rolls around, the anticipation of a new school year brings excitement for many children. However, for those with ADHD or autism, this period can be particularly challenging. Transitions, new routines, new schools and social interactions may heighten anxiety, making it crucial for parents
Five tips to get your child to talk about their feelings
by Esther Marshall, author and founder of Sophie Says series of children’s books Ask open questions.These are questions which require a full answer rather than a closed question which only requires a yes or no answer. For instance, instead of asking “Did you have a good day?” where the child will either say yes or
Feel Inspired, Be Creative, Get Organised
The Photo Creator Instant Pocket Printer by Canal Toys is more than just a gadget, it’s a creative companion for kids who love to personalise their schoolwork and bring their ideas to life. This handy little printer is perfect for young students who want to add a personal touch to their homework, projects, and schoolbooks.
Help Books for Students
Calm Cards for Students 52 Cards and Booklet to Help You Find Inner Peace Summersdale Publishers When student life gets stressful, turn to these calming cards of tips and affirmations to help you find peace of mind As a busy student, finding time for self-care among the deadlines, exams and socials can be a challenge!
Top 6 Books to Help Your Child
Back to School Books Be Confident A Child’s Guide to Conquering Fears Poppy O’Neill An interactive workbook for parents and children from the author of the best-selling titles Don’t Worry, Be Happy: A Child’s Guide to Overcoming Anxiety and You’re a Star: A Child’s Guide to Self-Esteem Does your child struggle to speak up for themselves? Do