-
Continue reading →: What Children Gain from Creative Activities.
We often talk about academic progress, sports achievements and structured activities. But what about creativity? The messy, imaginative, open-ended kind that gives children space to think, explore and simply try things out. It might not always look perfect, but it plays such an important role in how children learn and…
-
Continue reading →: Young V&A Half Term Workshop: A Creative Family Day Out in London.
When half term comes around, there’s always that little question at the back of your mind, what are we going to do this week? During half term, we visited the Young V&A for one of their special holiday workshops for children. The museum was running a range of creative sessions,…
-
Continue reading →: Extracurricular Activities: More Than Just an After-School Club.
Extracurricular activities are the things children do outside of school, such as sports, dance, music, drama, coding or clubs. They are not just something extra to squeeze into the week. These activities can play a really important role in a child’s growth, confidence and sense of belonging. The best part…
-
Continue reading →: New Year, Not New Pressure: Build on What Works in Your Family.
What if, this year, we stepped away from the pressure of big New Year’s resolutions? After all, parenting isn’t a 100 metre sprint with a clear finish line. It’s ongoing, evolving, and never truly “done.” Recognising what already works can be far more effective than chasing perfection. Let’s take a…
-
Continue reading →: Family Day Out at Willen Lake, Milton Keynes.
If you are looking for a family friendly stop on a road trip or just a fun day out with the kids, Willen Lake in Milton Keynes is a brilliant choice. We discovered it during the school holidays on our journey back from Wolverhampton and it turned what could have…
-
Continue reading →: How to Support Your Child’s Learning at Home Without Feeling Overwhelmed.
The first few weeks of the school year are behind us and the initial back-to-school buzz has settled into everyday routines. For many parents, gentle reminders from schools have already started with emails about upcoming trips, parents’ evenings, special days like harvest festivals, school fairs and extracurricular activities all competing…
-
Continue reading →: 7 Screen Free Holiday Activities Kids Actually Enjoy.Let’s be honest, screens aren’t the enemy. They can be educational, fun and sometimes even a lifesaver for parents during the holidays. However, as much as we all love a bit of quiet time while the kids are watching a show or playing a game, the long summer break often…
-
Continue reading →: Wimbledon & Willpower: Parenting Lessons from Serena and Venus’ Parents.
Wimbledon is the oldest and most famous tennis tournament in the world. It’s been held in London every summer since 1877. With players dressed in white, royal guests in the stands and plenty of strawberries and cream, it’s more than just a tennis match; it’s a tradition. Every July, people…
-
Continue reading →: What Kids Learn from Their Dads (That Moms Don’t Always Teach).
Father’s Day isn’t just about cards, family meals and gifts. It’s really a chance to think about the special role dads and father figures play in shaping who we are. Every family is different of course, but there are some life lessons that kids often pick up from their dads,…
-
Continue reading →: Mid-Term Check-In: 5 Gentle Questions to Ask Your Child About School So Far.
As the first half of the school term wraps up, it’s a great time to check in with your child and see how they’re feeling about school so far. Not with pressure and definitely not with a performance checklist but through warm open conversations that help them process their experiences…
-
Subscribe
Subscribed
Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
Parenting Cafe - Conversations and Connections 