N’s been doing some kind of organised sports for most of his life. It started with swimming – learning first at Water Babies, and then normal swimming lessons. Then taking up tennis at the end of reception year. I think…
Even when he’s not doing sport, N is a hungry child. He’s always wanting to eat. Somehow he manages during school time, but does come home hungry despite a hot 2 course lunch – mainly because he says the portions…
When children are small it’s easy to decide what they’ll wear. Put them in gorgeous bright colours, pretty dresses, or sweet rompers. But as they grow older they want more of a say. N has been older than many before…
Not every child likes sports, but it’s my belief that the more sport and physical activities the better. Research supports getting children outside and doing more physical activity, and there has to be something suitable for everyone. They just need…
Ideas for the best educational TV shows for kids age 8 to 12 years old, from children’s tv shows to suitable family programmes
Playing sport is so important for children to experience. Whether it’s playing as part of a team, or individual sports, there aren’t many downsides compared with the benefits. In particular, playing tennis has certainly helped with teaching resilience to the…
Until we moved house when I was 7 when I seemed to have a sports epiphany, sports didn’t really exist in my life. But once we moved I changed from someone who had no idea, to a child who enjoyed…
Fair play is something I’ve been big on even back as a child. N seems to be stricter about it even more than I was, but maybe that’s just me looking in on the way he believes and acts, as…
*Ad-contains affiliate links While it looks like we’re potentially off sport until at least half term, if not until summer holidays or even September by the time everything starts again, there’s not much to prep for. As a sports parent…
Most children are divided into 2 camps when it comes to reading. Those who are bookworms and always have their nose in a book, and those who just will not read (some might struggle, others can but just won’t read). …
I’m a big believer in children taking part in sport. Or at least something active and something that involves some kind of commitment to a team – if not sport, then dance (and at a push music would have many…