Classes and groups cancelled - how your app can help
Baby classes and groups can be a lifesaver, giving you a pattern to your week and some adult conversation. When you realise they stop for the summer holiday, you might wonder how you’re going to fill the days – don't worry, your app will help.
You probably look for baby classes or groups you think your child will enjoy, but there is also a lot to be said for these groups as a way to meet other parents and have a conversation with another adult.
What does tennis have to do with your child's development?
Well, strictly speaking, not very much actually. But there is one phrase that’s important for both a successful game of tennis and developing children’s social, cognitive and communication skills – ‘serve and return’.
Just like in tennis, when we talk about serve and return interactions in child development we are talking about two people passing something back and forth – and paying attention to make sure it keeps moving for as long as possible.
Light nights – great for barbecues, not so good for bedtime!
What’s not to love about summer? Sunshine, time outside, light nights – wait, light nights? Now added to the list of ‘great before children, now... not so much’.
As an adult, long, lazy evenings spent in that syrupy summer evening light are truly glorious. But the light nights might not seem quite so relaxing now that you find yourself trying to get through your usual bedtime routine with a young child who won’t be persuaded it’s time for bed when the sun is clearly still very much up and peeping through the curtains just as it might at midday on an especially bright winter’s day.
It’s festival season! How to hold your very own family fest at home...
Summer festivals are in full swing! This might mean your family is getting ready to attend one (or more) together... or it might mean you’re watching on with a mixture of awe and horror at the idea of camping at a noisy festival with the whole family!
The good news is that your child can benefit from the joy of a festival wherever you are. We’ve gathered some ideas for making the most of music and movement to plan your very own festival, and research shows it’s good for everyone to join in.
Staying safe in the sun: what you need to know to keep everyone healthy
Many of us look forward to summer, but when we have really hot weather, especially with long periods of hotter-then-usual temperatures, it can start to feel like there are a lot of new worries to juggle.
Knowing your child is staying healthy is one of the biggest worries. Are they drinking enough? How will you know? What about suncream, how often do you reapply? What do the symbols on the bottle actually mean?
How to keep your cool on hot days out
Most of us love the welcome return of the sun. It’s so good to get outside and feel its warmth on your skin after a winter swaddled up against the cold...
... But it brings its own set of challenges when you’re a parent.
