Watch our improved way to master skills – and get top tips for skills mastery!
There is only one thing better than seeing your child master a new skill - and that’s ticking it off in the app and getting new skills, activity ideas and articles. Now if you’ve noticed a few new skills, it’s even easier to master them all at once – just tap the tick in the corner and click the ‘mark as mastered’ button.
When you master skills, as well as getting new skills and activity ideas, you’ll see new articles at the bottom of the Today screen – don't forget to check them out for topical information, tips, book recommendations and more.
Gender and play, and why it matters – podcast out now
Our latest podcast episode is out now, and this week focuses on gender and play.
Calling all new app users – we need your help!
The science behind becoming a mathematician – podcast out now
This week’s podcast is now LIVE! You’ll hear how maths is so much more than numbers, counting, addition and subtraction.
You know it’s pointless when even Marie Kondo has given up tidying
We can’t deny that joy was definitely sparked this week when we read that even Marie Kondo, famous for her books on decluttering, has “kind of given up” tidying following the arrival of her third child.
As someone who actually gets a sweat on when looking around my house at the end of the weekend, I felt an enormous sense of relief. Looking at Instagram, you’d be forgiven for thinking that everyone else lives in immaculate homes where children tidy up their beautiful, wooden toys at the end of each day, leaving a relaxing space for the adults to enjoy their evening.
Comparanoia podcast episode out now
This week's podcast is now LIVE!
You’ll hear how to focus on the uniqueness of your child’s development and on the often unnoticed but crucially important little steps on your child’s journey.
Food for thought: Our child nutrition podcast is out now!
This week's podcast is now LIVE! Listen as specialist paediatric dietitian Lucy Upton (also known as the Children’s Dietitian) joins hosts Alistair Bryce-Clegg and Jennie Johnson to talk all things child nutrition, from weaning to fussy eating.
Resolve to ditch New Year’s resolutions
You’ve barely succumbed to the final, unloved Quality Street that no one else wanted when you’re suddenly thrust headlong into New Year’s resolutions, thinking about ways to be more of this or better at that.
Sometimes we all feel the pull of a fresh start, particularly after days inside eating leftover roast potatoes.
Don’t forget your parenting best bits!
Before moving on to thinking about 2023, how about stopping for a moment to recognise some of your wins as a parent from the last twelve months? Your parenting best bits, if you will.
Parenting is the hardest job in the world, so there will undoubtedly have been some challenges and steep learning curves. This is true whether you are pregnant, a first-time parent or have a larger family. But even the long nights can become wins if seen in a new light – by reflecting on what you have learnt or even just acknowledging that you survived some tough experiences.
Giving your child a break from Christmas
We are huge fans of Christmas. It’s such a magical time, with little people full of wonder and excitement – sometimes, dare we say it, verging on too much excitement!
Alongside the trips to visit Santa, the thrill of decorating the tree and leaving snacks for the big man himself, your child might also have a nativity or Christmas carol production, later nights than usual and more sweet treats. And that can add up to be a lot for a child to handle.
