9 ways to foster a strong parent connection
The parent connection to a child is a very significant social tie. Being one of...
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13 easy ways to play with your children when you are totally exhausted
There are some days in motherhood – OK, let’s face it…many a day, when we...
Starting nursery during Covid – here’s what parents need to know
Have you got a baby or toddler starting nursery during Covid? If you had a...
Is screentime bad for kids? The pros and cons
Like most mums, I am not immune to remarks from others about the upbringing of...
Should my child learn an instrument?
“Should my child learn an instrument?” is a question that many parents ask themselves at...
Teaching maths with baking and cooking
Today we’re sharing why teaching maths with baking and cooking is a great way to...
10 tips for helping children feel good about themselves in 2023
I’ve always said that good self-esteem is the foundation of everything in personality development. Having...
10 tips for teaching children kindness
Kindness has been proven to increase our happiness, reduce stress and improve emotional wellbeing. As well...
Child can’t concentrate? Helping your child with focus issues
Any parent can get worried if they notice a pattern in their child, especially if...
Get a free personalised book for your child from beans&sparks
Would you like a free personalised for book for your child? I am a big...
Here’s what your child’s behaviour may mean
Do you ever wonder what your child’s behaviour may mean? Of course you do! Children...
10 incredible tips on how to talk to your child
Having a meaningful conversation is one of the greatest privileges of parenting but it can...
Child won’t listen? Here’s how to get them to pay attention to you
When your child never listens, it can be frustrating beyond belief. Often this can lead...
Parenting burnout: 5 things to do when parenting feels exhausting
Do you find yourself hiding in the bathroom, longer than necessary? Do you harbor thoughts...
Rainy day activities: indoor fun to keep the kids entertained this summer
We all share the same expectation of summer: long days in the sunshine, spending time...
Reasons why scolding your child with special needs doesn’t help
Even if you love your child, there are times when you can’t contain your frustrations....
These are the moral values you should teach your child today
It sounds obvious but as parents, it’s important that we try and help our children...
5 outdoor learning activities to explore with your child
Learning doesn’t just have to happen in a classroom. Exploring the great outdoors allows children...