For most kids in the UK, this is the start of the second week when they would have been in school. There are, most likely, many weeks ahead. So,… Read more “What do young children most need from their parents during this extraordinary time?”
Category: Daily life
Are your teens now at home for the foreseeable future? What will be important to them and how can you support them?
Yesterday I watched the excitement and elation of five pre-teens and young teens as they heard the news that school was going to be out for the… Read more “Are your teens now at home for the foreseeable future? What will be important to them and how can you support them?”
Children need to be bored sometimes
Children in affluent societies are often perceived as having everything. Playrooms bursting with toys, technological devices that keep them entertained for hours, and streaming services that mean… Read more “Children need to be bored sometimes”
Why we need to slow down the pace of our children’s lives
Many children today live extremely busy lives. Term time, especially, is often a blur of activities. After a taxing day at school, many children then have hours of after… Read more “Why we need to slow down the pace of our children’s lives”
Nurturing the Young 