This section of our blog covers topics from child development to how imaginative play can help kids grow, and more.
Our parenting guides cover a range of topics from play development stages in children to why outdoor play is important for kids.
It may be a duty of the parent to teach their children about the world, to share important values and sentiment. But there are times that the tables can be turned, and when they do, it can be a genuinely pleasant surprise. After wanting to focus on the joys of parenting, and celebrating how amazing […]
We all have certain topics which make us blush, but as a parent, you have to face some issues head on and talk to your child about uncomfortable topics. By the time they reach the age of twelve, there are a number of topics you should have covered so, to make sure you’re ahead of […]
Children are using the internet at younger and younger ages and, regardless of your stance on this, it’s important to ensure they understand the risks and how to stay safe, however they’re using the web. We understand, however, that explaining the risks and ‘codes of conduct’ to children and even teenagers isn’t easy. To lend […]
In the digital era, it’s really important for children to be comfortable with technology; phones and tablets can bring great fun and function into our lives. Sadly, electronic devices fall hand in hand with safety issues and it has never been more important for parents to ensure that their kids are using their devices safely. […]
Life before and after becoming a parent is undeniably different and although your life is filled with unconditional love and a child whom you adore, there are some words, phrases, and phenomena which take on completely different meanings after having a child. Read our before & after parenting glossary to see how life changes after […]
There are some situations that aren’t often talked about when it comes to having children, one of them being the potential different stages that your children could be at. If your children are born close together, you find yourself with a toddler and a baby simultaneously, both requiring a lot of care, but entirely different […]
Kids are using the internet earlier and earlier in their lives so, to ensure that they’re being responsible and staying safe online, we’ve put together our own spin on The Ten Commandments to help you tackle the topic of internet safety with your children: <img src=”https://www.playlikemum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/10-commandments-internet.jpg”><br />AN infographic by <a href=”https://www.playlikemum.com”>PlayLikeMum.com</a> […]
Sometimes, as a new parent, friends, family and even total strangers will all weigh in with their opinion on how you should or shouldn’t be raising your child. And while they usually mean well, there are a lot of common myths out there which you shouldn’t let worry you. Fancy sharing our infographic? <img src=”https://www.playlikemum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/parenting-myths-debunked.jpg”></br>An […]
Our children may well be sweet and innocent but that doesn’t stop them, often accidentally, coming out with a whole host of rude things! As a little one, it’s all too easy to mispronounce a word or even to ask something which seems completely harmless, however to us parents, it can come as a surprise! […]
Ever wondered what it’s really like to be a toddler? Here’s our best guess… — 2:00 – My parents are sound asleep in their bed and so was I, but I get tangled up in my blanket and wake up with a scream. That seems to happen most nights and, whenever it does, Daddy says […]
