Why the Words We Use About Food Matter for Children
Parents often spend a great deal of time thinking about what their children eat – but far less time thinking about how they talk about food in general. Yet the language we use around eating can shape a child’s relationship with food just as powerfully as what appears on their plate. Children don’t learn about […]
Classroom Assistants: The Heartbeat of our Schools
Columnist, Katrina Mallon, Destined for Greatness NI has over 20 years’ experience in Behaviour Support Services, Katrina is passionate about helping children thrive. She now works closely with parents and schools to support children’s social, emotional, and behavioural wellbeing. Having spent this academic year providing training to countless teaching assistants, I am continually reminded of […]
Additional investment for neurodevelopmental support
Children, young people and their families will benefit from £3.4 million of additional investment to improve access to neurodevelopmental support. This brings investment in neurodevelopmental supports and services this year to more than £5 million, providing earlier help for families and ensuring people can access support that meets their needs. More than £1 million is […]
Words Matter: How to Communicate with Children so they Thrive
What we say to children matters – sometimes more than we realise. That’s why Words Matter, the UK charity founded to end childhood verbal abuse by adults, has created a new free, first-of-its-kind online course launching this January. Called Words Matter: How to Communicate with Children so they Thrive, the evidence-based programme is designed for parents, carers, […]
£10m Emergency Support for Families
More support will be available to families and households to help cover the cost of life’s essentials and to deal with emergencies. First Minister John Swinney has confirmed that £10 million originally earmarked in 2025-26 to support the two-child limit mitigation payment in Scotland will be reallocated to tackling child poverty. The majority of the […]
Family Resolutions to try in 2026
New Year’s resolutions are often made with the best of intentions but keeping them is another story. Many of us set ambitious goals every January, only to feel overwhelmed by February. But what if resolutions didn’t have to be a solo challenge? What if the whole family got involved? Setting family resolutions can turn positive […]
Supporting families through separation: Expert guidance from Gibson Kerr
When couples make the difficult decision to separate, especially with children involved, they’re faced with a huge number of questions. What happens next? How do we make arrangements that work for everyone? At Gibson Kerr, our friendly and understanding Family Law Solicitors know that every family is unique, and clear, compassionate guidance can make all […]
How to Spot Sibling Personality Styles, and Stop them Clashing
Extract is from Lewis Senior, CEO of Equilibria, podcast host of the Intentional CEO a leading expert on personality diversity and co author of Personalities Remixed. In any household with more than one child, it’s almost guaranteed that siblings will clash. But what if I told you these conflicts aren’t just random acts of rivalry, […]
Edinburgh’s Christmas returns to fill the city centre with festive fun for all the family!
Enjoy an exciting array of amusement rides at the Festive Funfair in West Princes Street Gardens, with something for everyone — from the classic Toy Carousel and Cups and Saucers to the adrenaline-inducing Matrix and Scottish favourite Techno Power. And from 21 November, visit Santa’s Stories at his new home in West PRinces St Gardens for a chance to meet Santa […]
Support for Transgender Young People
The guidance to help schools in Scotland support transgender children and young people has been updated. The refreshed guidance takes account of recent court decisions while also providing greater clarity for schools on provision of toilet facilities and support for pupils. The Education Secretary met with COSLA, ADES, and teaching unions throughout the summer as […]
NSPCC urges clubs and parents to support ‘Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport’ campaign
Parents, carers and sports clubs in Scotland are being urged to find out more about the NSPCC’s national campaign to help protect children in physical activity settings, after concerns reported to the charity’s Helpline increased by almost 50% last year. Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport (KYCSIS) is a year-round campaign from the charity’s Child […]
Paula Radcliffe MBE shares her top tips when balancing childcare when injury or illness strikes
Paula Radcliffe MBE shares her top tips when balancing childcare when injury or illness strikes.