Keeping children healthy indoors, part 6: Using chairs
Activity ideas that need only a chair, in part 6 of our parent's guides to keeping children...
Activity ideas that need only a chair, in part 6 of our parent's guides to keeping children...
Activity ideas that need only a table, in part 5 of our parent's guides to keeping children...
Activity ideas that need only some wall space and masking tape, in part 4 of our parent's guides to...
The floor is a fantastic piece of apparatus, and often overlooked when we are thinking of ways to...
Bathtime can be a time of fun and exercise, in part 2 of our parent's guides to keeping children...
A bed, duvet and pillow are all the resources you need in part 1 of our parent's guides to keeping...
Top tips for introducing tidying-up time to your child at home and the benefits that learning this...
Why do early years settings get children involved in food preparation and cooking, what does this...
Everything you need to know about junk modelling, from what it involves to the developmental...
What will children actually do during Forest School sessions at nursery and what are the...
What does woodwork at nursery actually entail, and what are the benefits to young children of taking...
What does messy play entail, how do children benefit from it, and what can you do to help them take...
Advice for parents on how to help their children adjust to being part of a new family set-up. By...
How to prepare children for moving home, and how they might react to the change. By Annette...
Everything parents need to know about preparing their children for starting school and settling in,...
Advice for parents on preparing their child for the arrival of a new brother or sister and...
From planning the outing to turning it into an educational and fun experience while you’re there,...
Having their hair cut should be an enjoyable experience for children, as well as an educational one,...
Some tips for parents on taking their child for their first dental appointment, and the wider...
From planning the trip to documenting it, Annette Rawstrone explains how to make a journey on bus or...
What to expect from your child’s dressing skills and how to encourage them, with some book...
Some steps for parents to follow to help children get the right amount of sleep and avoid problems...
Sharing meals with the whole family has many positive influences on young children, from good eating...
Daily routines, from leaving the house in the morning to bedtime, will help to create a calmer home...
Learning about position involves fun, physical activities and will get you and your child out and...
Tips for encouraging children’s inquisitiveness, by Penny Tassoni
How to encourage your children to partake in beneficial and enjoyable physical activities. By Penny...
This activity is always a winner with young children, is easy to do at home, and is developmentally...
Although this type of activity is child-led, parents can help their children immerse themselves in...
From empathising with others’ feelings and needs to winning and losing games gracefully, Penny...
At this time of year, moving room or setting is particularly common. Penny Tassoni presents some top...
Key facts about self-regulation and how to help your child develop it. By Penny Tassoni
Sharing stories is the key to learning to read, says Cassie Surrey
Getting a child to eat and drink a nutritionally balanced diet can be difficult. Penny Tassoni...
Why do some children bite and what is the best way to deal with it? Penny Tassoni provides some...
Having friends is important in life. Penny Tassoni explains how children form friendships and ways...
Sooner or later, parents of children struggling to sleep will have to tackle the problem. Penny...
There are many fun ways to help a child’s mathematical learning at home. Kate Doyle provides some...
What are the benefits of children creating visual works? And how can you encourage them to do so?...
How much technology is healthy for children, and how can you get a good balance? Penny Tassoni sets...
There are many interesting ways in which you can introduce your child to this important skill. Penny...
Giving your child opportunities to explore a variety of objects can aid their developmental...
Too much TV can have a negative impact on development, but when managed well it can actually be a...
Playing ball games advances a range of developmental skills. Penny Tassoni explains how to help...
Why is listening to - and making - music important for children? Penny Tassoni explains, and...
Moving your child out of nappies can involve challenges - but there are ways to make the process...
How does a child move from babbling to mastering the sounds and sequences of a language? Penny...
More children now grow up with two or more languages, but how can you help them learn? Penny Tassoni...
Sleep affects children's development and well-being in a number of ways. Penny Tassoni explains what...
Penny Tassoni has plenty of activities with shapes and sizes to try at home