A fun free trail for children encompassing Plymouth’s historic Barbican and with a delicious free treat at the end looks set to keep families busy during the holiday season. Flapjackery, the iconic flapjack brand which has a shop on the Barbican, has created a quiz to encourage parents to bring their children along to discover this ancient part of Plymouth where maritime history collides with old...
Children who spend more time playing adventurously have lower symptoms of anxiety and depression, and were happier over the first Covid-19 lockdown, according to new research.
A study led by the University of Exeter asked parents how often their children engaged in play that was “thrilling and exciting”, where they might experience some fear and uncertainty.
