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Creating Happy Memories 2022

Parenting tips

How different types of play help your child develop

We spoke with play experts, Dr. Lisa Lohiser and Dr. Corinne Eggleston from our partner Fisher-Price™ Play Lab to understand…
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Sam’s Story: How embracing boredom is helping my kids’ playtime

We’ve produced a range of activities for parents and carers this summer that allow you to get creative, encourage play…
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How can food play help child development?

Here, Family Action Early Years Manager, Karen Woodcock shares key benefits of playing with food on your child’s development. Find…
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How does modelling dough support child development?

Here, Family Action Early Years Manager, Karen Woodcock shares key benefits of modelling dough on your child’s development. Find out…
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The Power of Play

We introduce our Play Programme and explain why play is a powerful tool for promoting wellbeing, learning and family togetherness. …
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Getting ready for your child’s first day at school

Here we address some common worries about a child’s first day at school and suggest ways to tackle them through…
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How to prepare for the first day of nursery or pre-school through play

Your child’s first day at nursery or pre-school is a big event in their lives so far, so it’s understandable…
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How to use play to prepare for the first day of school

We discuss how to playfully prepare your child to attend school for the first time. We get it. Your child…
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How does water play support child development?

Today, Family Action Early Years Manager, Karen Woodcock shares key benefits of water play on your child’s development. Find out…
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Water Play Ideas for Children: Muddy Puddles

We’re sharing simple and fun water play ideas to support your child’s development.  Find out more about water play helps…
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Play In Nature Ideas for Children: Scavenger Hunt

An outdoor scavenger hunt is one of the many ways your children can play in nature, get fresh air and…
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How can nature help your child’s development?

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

Fill your bellies and your day with this handy guide showing you how to involve food in your child’s play.…
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Mud and Sand Ideas for Children: Digging with Tools and Toys

You can play with mud and sand as a digging activity. We’re sharing tips on digging with toys and tools…
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Mud and Sand Ideas for Children: Outdoor Kitchen

You can play with mud and sand as a kind of mock kitchen. Watch our video for tips on setting…
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Junk Modelling Ideas for Children: Painting

Junk modelling is the process of creating arts and crafts out of recyclable household materials. It is a great way…
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Junk Modelling Ideas for Children: Creating Structures

Junk modelling is the process of creating arts and crafts out of recyclable household materials. It is a great way…
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3 ways junk modelling supports child development

Family Action Early Years Manager shares three key ways junk modelling can help your child’s development. Find out more about Creating…
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How to embrace risk and mess when playing with children

Many parents struggle to let go and play with children because of the mess and potential risk child-led play can…
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How to make time for play

Modern life often leaves us little time to play. Here’s how to squeeze it in.   While our current campaign is…
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How to set up an environment for play

Want to set up the perfect play space? We’ve got you covered.  There’s a lot of pressure on parents and…
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How to play well with your child

Some people make playing look easy. Learn how to be one of them here.  It seems so simple, doesn’t it?…
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New play-based learning activities for a summer of happy family memories

We’ve put together a range of practical play-based learning activities for 0–5-year-olds that are approved by our experts, and are…
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The developmental milestones in your baby’s first year

We share advice and research on early years development and suitable play-based learning activities for babies in their first year.…
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Family play activity – junk modelling

Sometimes you can build a compelling day of play around what we usually throw away. Find out more about junk…
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Simple ideas to encourage everyday play

Try these suggestions for how to integrate play into a variety of household tasks. In general, our play programme dives…
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Family play activity – modelling dough

This simple guide provides you a bunch of handy tips designed to get you rolling up your sleeves and getting…
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Family play activity – water play

Build a day of wonderous water play using this handy guide full of useful tips. What is it? Available to…
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Are you the FUN or UNFUN one in your family?

When we think about our own childhoods many of us remember a family member as being the go-to individual for…
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Why play is helping your child to develop and thrive

We all want our children to be happy and settled as they move from home or pre-school settings into school…
Parenting tips

How play helps your child’s development

We spoke with play experts, Dr. Lisa Lohiser and Dr. Corinne Eggleston from our partner Fisher-Price™ Play Lab to understand more…
Parenting tips

Family Play Activity – Nature

This handy guide is packed full of simple tips to make the most of a play session in nature. What…
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Family play activity – mud and sand

This quick guide gives you all the information you need to build a day of messy, and glorious, play using…
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How play helps bring families closer and creates happy memories

We explore how play helps to bring families closer and create happy memories.   Take a minute to think about your…
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How play helps us with wellbeing

Here we discuss the positive benefits of play for children and grown-ups alike.   This summer we are exploring the power…