The importance of play - advice and inspiration for parents
How toddlers learn through play
Toddlers love repetitive play. This is great for their development, from coordination to shapes, colours and cause and effect.
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Tabletop activities to do with toddlers and preschoolers
We've put together a list of activities for young children that are gentle on the body for anyone with low mobility.
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How is play important to newborns?
Occupational therapist Linday Carr and physiotherapist Penny Walsh explains why play is so important with new babies.
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How do children learn to play? 6 styles of play in early childhood
As they grow, your child will play in lots of different ways. Gaynor Rice explains some different styles of play.
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Different types of play
The Parent Manual: Sensory play
Sensory play is great for children's development and their mood - find out why.
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Random things that fascinate babies and what it could mean
Babies are captivated by the strangest things but what do their weird and wonderful interests really mean?
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Why it's good for children to take risks and challenge themselves
Early years practitioner Gaynor Rice explains why taking risks during play is great for children's confidence.
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Easy ways to help your child learn through craft activities
You don't need to be super artsy to get creative with your child - there are simple and inspiring ideas all around you.
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Why imaginative play is so great for your child
Find out how fun pretend play helps develop your child's language and social skills.
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What is tummy time?
What is tummy time and how does it help with your baby's development?
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What is sensory play? And why is it great for kids' development?
Sensory play has loads of benefits for your little one! But what is it? And why is it important?
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When can babies learn to swim?
We spoke to Swim England to get their tips on introducing baby to the pool.
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Easy homemade toys and crafty play inspiration
From cardboard binoculars to a box guitar, we've got loads of things you can make with objects from around the house.
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Water play with kids and the benefit of playing with water
Children love playing with water! Find out about ways to play with them and help them learn.
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Play time activities to try at home
Pretend role play. Video
Try pretend role play with your child to help expand their imagination and develop their communication skills. A fun activity is perfect for children aged 2-3 years.
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Easy play ideas
15 activities that you can do with your toddler in under 10 minutes
We've put together 15 activities that you can do with kids in under 10 minutes on days when time is tight.
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15 creative ways to have fun with cardboard and wrapping paper
Babies enjoy the wrapping paper more than the present, or so the saying goes. Make use of it with these fun ideas!
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18 ways to enjoy the outdoors (even from your balcony or window)
Small outdoor adventures that your child will love.
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How you can introduce your child to sustainability through play
Speech and language therapist Alys Mathers suggests some eco-friendly ideas to help create a love for the environment.
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Top tips on creative play from a Speech and Language Therapist
There's so much that kids can learn from creative play. Check it out in the Toddler Club, with top tips from an expert.
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Download our interactive schedules for the week
Free and easy weekly plans for you and your little one.
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18 magical everyday objects for babies to play with
Who needs toys when your baby finds all sorts of magic in the mundane? Try out play ideas with items you'll have around.
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10 fun and easy bilingual games for toddlers
Speech & Language Therapist, Monal shares her top games, which encourage bilingualism and help boost language.
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8 wellbeing activities for young children
It's never too early to start learning about good mental health and mindfulness. Check our our list!
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15 indoor activities for a rainy day
Looking for fun activities for a rainy day? Here are some things to try with your little one when the weather is awful.
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18 fun and affordable hobbies to try with your kids
Whether it's a sport, baking, crafts or music, hobbies can provide a great opportunity to have fun and bond.
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Musical play
Your questions about music and singing answered
Music therapist Ray Travasso and Jojo Lander answers your questions on music and musical play.
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Easy musical activities you can try with younger kids
Fun and simple ways to introduce a little music to your child and boost their language learning in the process.
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10 ways musical activities are great for your child (and you too!)
Everyday musical experience are full of benefits for us all, says Music Therapist Ray Travasso.
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