Looking for simple, meaningful ways to slow down and reconnect as a family this holiday? These five values-based activities are designed to nurture curiosity, empathy, teamwork, calm and emotional awareness. Each idea includes age-appropriate suggestions and guidance for both neurotypical and neurodivergent children, so you can tailor each moment to your child’s needs and your family’s rhythm.

Preschool can bring big feelings for little ones, and parents too. This gentle guide shares practical ways to build familiarity, practise short separations, ease into routines, and partner with teachers so your child feels safe, settled, and ready to learn.

The transition from K2 to Primary One can feel exciting, overwhelming, or a mix of both for children and parents. New routines, growing independence, and big emotions are all part of this journey. This gentle guide helps families understand these feelings and navigate the shift together with confidence, connection, and compassion.

Scary headlines can unsettle children, even when the event happened far away. If your child is clingy, worried, or asking repeated questions, they are seeking safety. Here are practical ways to respond, limit exposure, and help your child feel calmer and steadier again.

Learn why tantrums happen and how to calm, guide, and support your child through emotional moments. Practical tips to manage tantrums with confidence and empathy.

When children struggle to express their feelings in words, art becomes a powerful way to connect. This article explores how drawing and creative play can reveal what your child is feeling and thinking, and how you can respond with curiosity and care.

Parents often wonder how to tell the difference between normal childhood fears and anxiety in children. Fears are usually short-term and linked to clear triggers, while anxiety tends to be more persistent, harder to soothe, and can affect a child’s daily routines and well-being.

Everyday sensations can feel overwhelming or barely noticeable for some children. Learn how to recognise sensory processing differences and support your child’s comfort and confidence.

Mindfulness can help children manage big feelings, improve focus, and build resilience. Discover simple activities parents can try at home every day.

Resilience is like a muscle — it grows with practice and support. Discover 10 practical strategies parents can use to help children develop healthy coping skills and the confidence to face life’s challenges.

Play is more than just fun — it’s one of the most powerful ways children learn. Through child-led and independent play, kids build creativity, problem-solving skills, and emotional resilience. In this guide, we explore the benefits of play-based learning and offer practical tips for parents to support meaningful, developmentally rich play at home.