Keeping children safe online this summer
~ The best parental control apps for monitoring your kids’ activity ~ As the summer holidays roll around, many young people turn to screens to keep busy, with half of parents believing their kids’ will spend more time online during the break. Yet, almost three in five parents are unsure how to monitor their children’s
Future-proofing Kid Entrepreneurs: AI Coding Workshops a Major Hit
Series of free camps equip Future AI “Kidpreneurs” An artificial intelligence coding workshop for youngsters scheduled for late July, has been so overwhelmed with bookings that its organisers, Glasgow-based British Youth International College (BYITC) Supermaths, have been forced to arrange multiple sessions to accommodate demand. “The interest in artificial intelligence coding has been phenomenal, so much so that we
Preschool Puzzle Game
SmartGames, the worldwide leader in multi-level logic games, is delighted to present its latest 1 player puzzle game. Introducing Gnome Sweet Gnome, a charming new preschool puzzle game with 48 challenges to keep players amused for hours! Great from 3+ years and ideal for garden lovers, Gnome Sweet Gnome is a game that tests players deduction! Three cheeky
Music teacher and mum explains why a lullaby is not the most effective way to calm and soothe your baby to sleep
Three key tips to offer relief to anxious parents and contentment to babies – The internet and social media is rife with advice for anxious parents about the perfect hypnotic lullabies you must sing to soothe your baby to sleep. Whether it’s top 10 tunes or the magic and science behind lullabies, there is a
Review: MyFirst Camera 3 – The Perfect Introduction to Photography for Kids
As a parent, finding engaging and educational gadgets for our children can be a daunting task. Enter the MyFirst Camera 3, a delightful and sturdy introduction to the world of photography for young kids. With its child-friendly features and robust design, this camera is making waves among parents who want to encourage creativity and technical
Baby Massage
Proven techniques to calm your baby and assist development Peter Walker Give your baby the best start in life with this expert guide to baby massage, featuring massage techniques and relaxation methods, alongside step-by-step photographic instructions. Touch is the newborn baby’s first form of communication and a crucial part of their development. Regular massages are
Spring Street Books
Spring Street Series books are beautifully designed books for babies and toddlers to encourage exploration, motor skills, and shared learning. From touch and trace of numbers to exploring our world. The 8 new titles to be released in July range from touch and feel of pets to talking about feelings and friendships. Spring Street Books,
Empowering Educators: 7th Pride in Education Conference on 4th July
Partnering with the Festival of Education to Address the Rising Challenges to Trans Rights and LGBTIQA+ Inclusive Education in the UK As the UK grapples with heightened anti-trans rhetoric and the rollback of LGBTIQA+ rights, the 7th edition of the Pride in Education conference on 4th July 2024 stands as a crucial event in the
Help the Hedgehog
Sean McMenemy, passionate nature expert and founder of Ark Wildlife, shares some of his top tips on some easy ways toto care for hedgehogs: Make a hedgehog highway “We’re all hoping warmer weather and lovely, balmy summer evenings are coming our way, not just to make our time outdoors longer and more enjoyable but to also
Eight out of 10 LGBTQ+ Gen Zers Unlikely to Work for Companies That Withdraw Support for the Community
Eight out of 10 LGBTQ+ Gen Zers Unlikely to Work for Companies That Withdraw Support for the Community, Reveals myGwork Research LONDON, 3 June 2024: Coinciding with Pride month, the latest research from myGwork highlights the critical importance of active corporate allyship, especially when it comes to recruiting and retaining employees. The research reveals that
Book Celebrates Families of All Shapes, Colours and Sizes
Award-Winning Children’s Book Celebrates Families of All Shapes, Colours and Sizes In her fifth book, published to coincide with Gay Pride Month (June), Freeda the Frog and the Two Mommas Next Door (Mascot Books; distributed by Ingram and also available on Amazon; ISBN: 978-1645433859; Hardcover), award-winning author Nadine Haruni helps kids understand that families come in all shapes, colors and sizes. But
Sprite and the Two Talking Turtles
Bringing to the attention of her young audience the perils and horrific damage that plastic can cause on the beautiful inhabitants of our oceans and seas, Sprite and the Two Talking Turtles captivates readers, whilst also encouraging discussions about protecting our environment for all. In a rhyming tale that showcases the passion this author and
Frograt
Fun book for under-fives, Frograt, a half-frog, half-rat. He lives in a swamp brimming with other peculiar animals. One day, in the fantasy world the Frograt he venture out foraging for food,when his insatiable greed takes over and a cautionary tale unfolds. This is a fun story with a lesson for young children. This is
COLOSSAL WORDS FOR KIDS
75 vocabulary-boosting words defined in rhyme to stick in the mind! HARRIED Harry is late He’s off to get married Harry is hurried And worried He’s HARRIED! The first thing we did on reviewing this colourful book is check we knew the words! This lively, humorous book introduces 7-12 year olds to truly colossal words.
(Stupid) Parenting, Journaling, and the Power of Self-Reflection
What’s the dumbest parenting strategy your parents believed in? Did they have a zero-tolerance policy that taught you how to lie better? Most black-and-white parenting styles have negative, unintended consequences. Did they ever figure out how dumb it was, or did you just age out of its range of stupidness? Being a parent was just
Warning: Your diet is probably bad for your brain
By Patrick Holford, Foodforthebrain.org Mental health meltdown declared as rates of mental illness soar The food we eat is damaging our brain. This is the latest pandemic. Indeed, a report, just published in the Lancet, found that neurological diseases, from autism to Alzheimer’s, are affecting 43% of the world’s population. The Federation of European Neuroscientists
Top 10 Ways To Create An Autism-Friendly Home For Your Child
Discover the top 10 ways to create an autism-friendly haven within your home Photo by Anna Kolosyuk on Unsplash Creating an autism-friendly home environment is crucial for promoting comfort, safety, and independence for children on the autism spectrum. Parents can foster an environment that supports their child’s well-being and development by implementing sensory-friendly design, organisation,
Go batty for bats
Why caring for these much-misunderstood mammals is essential for the environment Nearly 130 years ago, Bram Stoker’s Dracula was published and has stoked the fire of horror fans’ enthusiasm all over the world ever since. While the classic book inspired many movie adaptations, characters and more magical tales, it also created a PR disaster for
Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health
In the hustle and bustle of raising children, it’s essential to pause and consider the mental well-being of our little ones. Just as we care for their physical health, we must also consider their mental and emotional development. Childcare experts at Busy Bees have been supporting parents with children’s mental health for over 40 years.