Why pretend play is important to your kids right now….

Why pretend play is important to your kids right now….

As a kid one of my favourite TV programmes was ‘Let’s Pretend’. Each week the presenters would find a number of ordinary household items and contrive to produce a short story featuring them all. It was so simple and yet so inspiring; especially now. Pretend play has always been important to child development; but never…

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Funny questions and conversation starters to develop conversation and connection with your kids

The art of conversation for kids has never been more important. With kids spending more and more time on screens, communicating remotely, via phones, text, screens or online; it’s never been more crucial to help them to develop good in person communication skills. It may sound obvious but encouraging children to chat, have discussions and…

5 Imaginative Outdoor Activities to Do With Children
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5 Imaginative Outdoor Activities to Do With Children

Childhood is a magical time. It’s when kids start to make sense of the world around them. Children, especially toddlers, have the ability to turn ordinary activities into interesting situations. In fact, a child’s grasp of fantasy and reality is very fragile, and that’s why it is important for parents to make sure they nurture…

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11 fun ways to encourage imaginative play in your child

Why should we encourage creative play in our children? Never before has it been more important to encourage children to use their imaginations and take part in imaginative play. Is anybody else worried about the long term effects on children not learning to be imaginative? And aside from the serious future society concerns it’s a…