Parenting tips

We introduce our Play Programme and explain why play is a powerful tool for promoting wellbeing, learning and family togetherness. …

Here we address some common worries about a child’s first day at school and suggest ways to tackle them through…

Your child’s first day at nursery or pre-school is a big event in their lives so far, so it’s understandable…

We discuss how to playfully prepare your child to attend school for the first time. We get it. Your child…

Today, Family Action Early Years Manager, Karen Woodcock shares key benefits of water play on your child’s development. Find out…

We’re sharing simple and fun water play ideas to support your child’s development.  Find out more about water play helps…

An outdoor scavenger hunt is one of the many ways your children can play in nature, get fresh air and…

Here, Family Action Early Years Manager shares three key ways playing in nature can support your child’s development. Find out…

Fill your bellies and your day with this handy guide showing you how to involve food in your child’s play.…