The importance of play - advice and inspiration for parents
Three ways of playing and what they mean for your child
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Imaginative play
Why is imaginative play so great for your child?
Find out how fun pretend play helps develop your child's language and social skills.
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Creative play
Active play
Building an obstacle course
Simple obstacle courses help children to learn action words and phrases as well as motor skills. Try building an obstacle course with your child out of safe household items.
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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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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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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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Play time activities to try at home
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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Bluey games to play together
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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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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