community14 April 202611 min read
Kindness Activities for Kids: 20 Ideas for Home and School
20 kindness activities for kids aged 3 to 8, for home, school and World Kindness Day, plus what nursery and Reception are working towards.
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guides9 April 20267 min readScreen Time by Age: A UK Parent's Guide (Ages 2 to 8)
Screen time recommendations by age for UK children aged 2 to 8: the one-hour guidance for 2 to 5s, what changes from age 6, and the rule that matters most.
guides6 April 20267 min readHow to Stop Siblings Fighting, and When to Step In
How to stop siblings fighting over turns, toys and the tablet: when to step in, what to say, games that put them on the same side, and when to get help.
guides3 April 20268 min readScreen-Free Children's Christmas Gifts: A UK Parent's Guide
Screen-free children's Christmas gifts for ages 3 to 8, sorted by type and age, with the 5 gift rule and the safety checks to make before you wrap.
community31 March 20267 min readHow to Be a Good Grandparent: Questions Answered
How to be a good grandparent: the golden rule, what not to do, what's changed since you were a parent, spoiling, discipline and staying fit to keep up.
guides28 March 20267 min read30 Screen-Free Activities for 3 to 8 Year-Olds
30 screen-free activities for kids aged 3 to 8, sorted by age and mood, most using things you already own, plus five-minute fixes and calm bedtime ideas.
guides23 March 20267 min readPositive Affirmations for Kids: 50 for School and Bedtime
50 positive affirmations for kids aged 3 to 8, sorted by moment: before school, bedtime, after a hard day. Plus how to say them so they ring true.
community20 March 20268 min readNames for Grandparents: Nan, Gran, Grandad and 40 More
Names for grandparents in Britain: what families really call a grandma or grandad, plus Welsh, Irish, Punjabi, Polish and Chinese names, and who picks.
guides17 March 20266 min readHow to Calm an Anxious Child: Gentle Techniques That Help
How to calm an anxious child tonight: slow breathing, finger tracing and a worry box, plus the everyday habits that help and when to see your GP.
community14 March 202612 min readWould You Rather Questions for Kids: 100 by Age
100 would you rather questions for kids, sorted by age: easy ones for 3 to 5, funny ones for 5 to 8, a move-your-body round and questions for grown-ups.
guides10 March 20267 min readSpring Activities for EYFS: 10 Ideas Across Four Topics
Ten spring activities for EYFS on growing, new life, minibeasts and weather, each tagged with its area of learning, for nursery, preschool and Reception.
community6 March 20268 min readBirthday Wishes for Grandchildren: 40 Lines for the Card
Birthday wishes for grandchildren, sorted by age and present: 40 lines to copy into the card, from read-aloud lines for 3s to riddles for 8-year-olds.