Learning

Play with a purpose

‘Play is the work of the child.’ So said iconic educator Maria Montessori, whose legacy has seen generations of children benefit from her natural approach to learning. Emily Kearns, author of The Baby Play Guide, shares games and activities for babies 6+ months to help parents nurture their baby’s development – and have fun with them along the way.

Learning

Stop crying your heart out

Raising small children with special educational needs calls for very special parent skills…

Learning

365 degree learning!

With the Easter break upon us and the long summer school holidays not far behind, Lyn Fiez…

Learning

Fathers figure

Around 2.4 million children in this country grow up without a father figure* and the impac…

Travel Special

Family holidays - at home and abroad

Spring is just around the corner! Time to plan a break. Check out the very best destinatio…

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It's cool to be kind

The Oxford Children’s Word of the Year for 2024 is Kindness, with 61 per cent of children surveyed b…

Shopping 'Barent' style!

A one-stop shop for everything baby and parents has just opened its doors at Peninsula Retail Park, …

Past imperfect

What would you, as a parent, tell your younger self if you were offered the chance? Cherish the litt…