A 'Calm Down' kit
You don't always have to be the one to help your child calm down. Keep a box of sensory materials to hand and your child will reach for them in times of trouble.
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Introducing The Play Habits: Embedding play into daily life
Have you ever wished your child would dive into play without needing constant encouragement or direction? That’s where play habits come in. Unlike nudges, which spark spontaneous interest, habits are about creating routines that make play a natural and effortless part of your child’s day. By embedding play
Be your own nudge unit
Set up your home to nudge your child into making better play choices, to choose play over screens and to develop independence.
"Don't come in until it's dark."
Do you remember playing outside until it was too dark to see? The way time seemed to stretch endlessly, with no alarms or notifications to pull you away? You’d run, climb, laugh, and invent games with friends, only stopping when the streetlights flickered on or your mum called you
"Go away and find something to do!"
What do you do when your child won't play? How can you break the screen-time habit?