Helping parents raise happy, confident children
Welcoming twins is an incredible journey, but it’s also an intense one. The early days can feel like a whirlwind of feedings, nappies, and sleepless nights, all multiplied by two. While friends and family often want to help, figuring out what’s truly useful can be tricky. So how can others genuinely support parents of new … Read more
Bringing home newborn twins is an incredible experience, but it also comes with unique challenges. Managing feeding, changing, and soothing two babies at once requires adapting everyday routines and finding creative ways to get support. Many parents of twins find that the usual advice for single-baby households doesn’t always apply, making a strong support network … Read more
Welcome to our June Book of the Month selections! This month, we’ve chosen four joyful, imaginative, and heartwarming stories for children from toddlers to tweens. From noisy flaps and gentle farm sounds to a time-travelling mystery under a London garden, these books celebrate adventure, kindness, and curiosity. Whether you’re reading aloud at bedtime or encouraging … Read more
In today’s fast-moving world, the role of grandparents has never been more valuable — or more varied. Whether you’re a parent looking to nurture your child’s relationship with their grandparents, or a grandparent wondering how best to support and connect with your family, understanding the potential of this special bond can help everyone involved. Grandparents … Read more
The Power of Positive Labels in Parenting The way we speak to our children has a lasting impact – especially when it comes to the labels we use. Words like kind, brave, or helpful might seem simple, but when rooted in real behaviour, they can help shape how children see themselves and their role in … Read more
When a 3-Year-Old Acts Aggressively at Daycare: What’s Really Going On? Why I wrote this post: To help parents understand why a child might hit or lash out in group settings To offer gentle, practical strategies rooted in emotional development To reassure parents that aggression at this age is a phase, not a personality To … Read more
Raising children comes with plenty of challenges – and plenty of opinions. Unsolicited parenting advice is everywhere: at family gatherings, in the park, and all over social media. It often appears when confidence is just beginning to grow or when a parent is trying something that goes against the grain. Sometimes the advice is well-meaning. … Read more
Bath, Book, Bed: The Toddler Bedtime Routine That Really Works Evenings with toddlers can be the hardest part of the day. Everyone’s tired, small things can quickly turn into big drama, and just getting your child into pyjamas can feel like a mammoth task that leaves you exhausted. That’s where a simple, calming bedtime routine … Read more
Why was the maths book sad?Because it had too many problems! Okay, okay – we couldn’t resist. But here’s the good news: maths doesn’t have to be sad or stressful. With the right games, it can actually be fun – yes, even for children who normally run a mile at the mention of times tables. … Read more
Teenagers are often caught in a tricky balancing act. On the one hand, they want to feel accepted and part of a group. On the other, they’re still working out who they really are – and who they want to become. Sometimes this leads to choices that don’t quite fit, like pretending to like something … Read more