As the days grow shorter and the weather turns colder, many parents begin to wonder whether their children need extra nutritional support. Autumn often brings an increase in coughs, colds, and tiredness as children head back to school and spend more time indoors. This is also the season when immune systems can feel under pressure, and when many children are exposed to seasonal bugs for the first time in months.
Finding ways to support your child’s learning at home can feel overwhelming, especially when juggling the demands of family life. Whether your child is in early years, primary, or secondary school, small, consistent actions can make a big impact. Here’s how to support your child’s learning at home in a practical, manageable way.
The end of the day can be one of the most challenging times in a household with children – whether you’ve got a clingy toddler, a restless school-aged child, or a teen glued to a screen. Getting everyone to slow down, settle, and prepare for sleep sometimes feels like an impossible task. Over the years, we’ve learned that comfort – the physical and emotional kind – can be a powerful ally in our family’s evening routine.
The Food for the Brain Conference highlighted vital links between nutrition and children’s behaviour. Learn why diet matters and how simple changes could help kids thrive.
The latest research shows that what your child eats could have a huge impact on their brain development and mental health. Discover practical, science-backed advice for parents from the Food for the Brain SMART Kids Conference.
Spring is the perfect time for naturally boosting your child’s immune system – it’s a great time to reset family routines. As the weather warms and outdoor activities increase, so does exposure to seasonal bugs. Supporting your child’s immunity now can help prevent illness and keep energy levels high for all those busy spring days ahead.
Parenting is hard work, most parents will tell you that, and if they don’t – well, they are lying. Being responsible for another human being, never mind several of them, is a big deal. It’s easy to overthink and obsess about whether you are doing the best for your child, and it’s so easy for parents to be hyper critical of their own approach to parenting. There is so much conflicting advice out there, sometimes you just need to go back to basics, trust your intuition and apply common sense methods.
Discover practical and nurturing ways to help your child calm their nervous system. This article offers gentle, everyday techniques—from deep breathing exercises to creating a calming space at home—and explains when it might be time to seek additional professional support. Find comfort and guidance in a friendly, conversational tone that empowers you to support your child’s emotional wellbeing.