Turning Little Stones

Reading stories well to young children is skillful. The benefits gift them with a lasting love of stories, books and imagination. Caroline reflects on some recent experiences to tease out some valuable tips for enjoying sharing stories with our little ones.

Sarah Rowledge returns to introduce our next set of Delving a Little Deeper. Be inspired to learn how best to prepare your child(ren) for maths in easy, unpressured ways.

Sam works full time whilst Everyday Dadding two young children. His honesty is refreshing... There is something here for ALL of us who juggle work, family and childcare.

Jeanne-Marie Paynell (My Parenting Mentor) offers a fresh look at birth and helps us understand how the birth of a child is also the birth of a parent. Jeanne-Marie's experiences give her a special insight into how supporting this process can be shared.

Dr John Greenall , father, paediatrician and a champion for fathers and father figures inspires us all (both men & women) to consider how we might encourage dads and father figures to be present and engaged in their children's lives.

Caroline talks with Janine Halloran on the topical subject of School Readiness and how best to support our children (and ourselves!) through these months. Navigating the many uncertainties whilst preparing our children for starting school is relevant to any major transition. First aired on the Calm & Connected podcast and YouTube channel.

To celebrate the publication of the second set of Delving a Little Deeper, Roxana introduces us to Learning Stories, a powerful and positive way to see our children.

Lynette Brock from SchemaPlay offers an inspiring fresh look at play. By shining a light on children's play patterns (schemes), we see how their potential can be unlocked by noticing and valuing what our children are doing.