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Call To Make Learning Through Play and Continuous Provision Statutory in KS1

A petition launched by play-based learning consultant Ruth Lue-Quee is urging the UK Government to make play and continuous provision statutory for children aged 5 to 7 in Key Stage 1 (KS1). With over 100,000 signatures secured, the campaign has secured a Parliamentary debate on Monday 26th January, and now the focus is on maintaining momentum and raising awareness.Under the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, providers must embed play-based learning and offer “enabling...

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Why Baby Sleep Feels Worse in Winter (And Why It’s Not a Regression)

Why Baby Sleep Feels Worse in Winter (And Why It’s Not a Regression)

Winter sleep can feel relentless for many families.Not because routines disappear, but because capacity does. By January, many parents are already running on empty. Illness has often moved through the household more than once. Daylight is limited. Outdoor time is reduced. Everyone is carrying a level of tiredness that quietly builds week after week. When sleep starts to unravel, parents often search for answers. Why is my baby waking so early. Why is my toddler suddenly waking at night again....

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How To Protect Sleep At Christmas

How To Protect Sleep At Christmas

The weeks leading up to Christmas are full of magic. The lights, the excitement, the school nativities, the visits to see family, the treats and the late nights all create a feeling of anticipation that children absolutely thrive on. But while their hearts may be full, their nervous systems are often completely overloaded. For many families, sleep is the first thing to wobble in December. If your child is suddenly taking longer to settle, waking more frequently, skipping naps, or becoming more...

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Understanding Postnatal Anxiety: Why It Happens, What It Feels Like, and How to Get Help

Understanding Postnatal Anxiety: Why It Happens, What It Feels Like, and How to Get Help

Becoming a parent is one of the biggest emotional shifts a person can experience.Your body changes, your hormones fluctuate, your sleep disappears, and suddenly, the weight of caring for a tiny human falls entirely on your shoulders. Most parents expect tiredness and mood swings in the early days, but what often takes them by surprise is anxiety. Not the occasional worry or protective instinct we all feel, but an all-consuming, physical, and emotional state that can make even the simplest days...

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3 Day Sleep Reset

3 Day Sleep Reset

Early starts after the clock change? Here is a gentle, evidence-based 3 day sleep reset plan to help your baby or toddler’s body clock rebalance calmly, kindly, and without stress.

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