As parents, we all want to see our children thrive, explore their passions and develop into well-rounded individuals. With a six-week break on the horizon, we all want to keep our little ones entertained and beat the boredom! One of the best ways to keep them occupied while supporting their growth is by helping them find the right extracurricular and summer activities. But with so many...
Everything seemed to be going smoothly, didn’t it? Then, one day, everything changed! It’s perfectly normal for children between the ages of eight and 24 months to experience what we call the ‘Water Wobbles’. This is a phase where a child may become more cautious around water and reluctant to engage in their favourite activities, or they may cling to you in the pool or seem less comfortable...
Babies are born with an incredible capacity to learn and explore the world around them. As a parent, you can enhance that process through sensory stimulation while aiding your baby's healthy development.
Kelly Nairne, Marketing Director at Bugaboo, a UK-based brand providing pushchair s, said: “Sensory stimulation is a vital element in a child’s early years, as it plays a crucial...
UK survey data shows that 47% of parents and grandparents said they have no intention of selling their loved toys . 65% are planning to pass them on to their children and grandchildren. Despite the potential of additional income to offset rising living costs, most people would rather save their old valuable toys to pass down to future generations.
Izmi’s Essential Wrap provides a comforting bond in the vital newborn stages
Cheeky Rascals continues to support the all-important newborn bonding moments, with Izmi’s must-have Essential Wrap, from its babywearing collection. Offering comfortable closeness whilst providing soft, flexible and natural support, the Essential Wrap nurtures during the vital newborn bonding moments between parent...
‘Hangry’, frustrated, scared, sad, happy… New TV show helps toddlers navigate their daily moods
Every parent knows toddlers can experience a steep rollercoaster of emotions daily. Now a new TV show launching on 14 November aims to help young children grasp and accept their feelings.
And for parents practising #gentleparenting (the hashtag has now attracted +2.6 billion views on...
A musical symposium with 360 immersive technology to soothe babies and promote neurological development DATE: Thursday 10 November
TIME: 1pm
LOCATION: The Immersive Dome, Market Hall, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 4PS
More than 70 babies and parents/carers will immerse themselves in a captivating, orchestral, experiential, sensory, performance at the Immersive Dome in Market Hall,...
In an age of iPads and video games, it is ever more important for parents and guardians to take time out to do creative activities with their children. Experts from Crafty.net reveal ten craft projects which can help with your child’s cognitive development.
Why should you do crafts with your children?
There are many benefits of enjoying arts and crafts activities with children, from...
NDNA acknowledges the challenges for Covid-born babies National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) has released a new webinar to give practitioners strategies to support babies and young children, whose wellbeing and development have been stunted by Covid-19.
Children born during the pandemic – just under 290,000 were born across the whole of the UK between March and July 2020 - have had their...
A Patting Great Start to Playtime with Infantino Infantino unveils a whimsical addition to its range of award-winning toys
Infantino, the brand committed to supporting parents 24/7, is thrilled to be launching another engaging creation into its ever-growing range of award-winning toys. Introducing the Narwhal Pat & Play Water Mat, a truly adorable sea life themed toy that will...