Building Brains: How Nursery Toys Play a Crucial Role in Child Development
When we think about early childhood development, the focus often lies on education, nutrition, and social interaction. However, one crucial aspect that is sometimes overlooked is the role that nursery toys play in a child’s growth. These toys are not…
Major Study Reveals Skills Children Need to Navigate an Uncertain Future
Parents value ‘soft skills’ over ‘hard skills’ to future-proof their children’s wellbeing, new research reveals. 38% cited resilience and the ability to cope through change as most important 38% are most concerned with their children developing interpersonal and social skills …
The dangers of hidden caffeine for mums-to-be
A recent survey by BabyCentre UK found that 80% of parents don’t pay attention to how much caffeine they are consuming. Excessive caffeine consumption can harm a baby during pregnancy or breastfeeding. As Caffeine Awareness Month gets underway, the leading UK parenting…
Addictive behaviour starts young – so give children experiences and not devices this Christmas, says Priory expert
As the Children’s Commissioner for England urges parents to buy children old-fashioned phones, a Priory psychotherapist warns that young people are spending an “obscene number of hours” on their smartphones, and says parents should “ditch addictive gadgets and buy children…