The Power of Positive Affirmations for Kids Raising confident, kind, and emotionally aware children is one of the greatest gifts we can give the world. As parents, grandparents, and carers, we want our little ones to believe in themselves, handle life’s ups and downs with grace, and grow into resilient, thoughtful human beings. But how […]
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There’s something magical about a child and a blank page. But let’s be honest — a totally empty notebook can also feel a little intimidating, even for the most curious kids. That’s where journaling prompts for kids come in. Like a gentle nudge from a caring teacher or a fun idea from a new friend,
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Valentine’s Day is more than just a time for candy and store-bought cards—it’s a perfect opportunity to inspire creativity, kindness, and self-expression in children. Encouraging kids to celebrate love and friendship through journaling and drawing (with the help of Journal Prompts) can be both fun and meaningful. Whether they are writing about the people they
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Journaling: The Benefits for Children 😊 Why Journaling with Drawing and Coloring is Beneficial for Children Aged 6-10 In today’s digital age, finding activities that encourage creativity, self-expression, and mindfulness in children is more important than ever. One powerful tool that parents and educators can use to support a child’s emotional and cognitive development is
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On 3rd of August, 2022 it is National Playday in the UK.
Isn’t playing what children do every day? You may well ask. It certainly should be, but, while some children get the opportunity to play daily, others are less fortunate.
Long journeys to and from school, homework, lack of a suitable play area or someone to supervise kids if they want to go outdoors all contribute, even the weather takes its toll.
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The summer holidays are finally here, and that means it’s time to have some fun!
If you’re looking for some cheap and cheerful ideas of things to do with your little one, look no further. In this blog post, you’ll find several fun-filled activities that are perfect for kids under 5.
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Why is learning reading so important for your child? The old saying “Reading is the fount of all knowledge” holds true even in a highly technological era where we all still need to learn HOW to read. What is reading? Well it’s what you’re doing right now clearly, but if you had to explain (say to the extraterrestrial whose spaceship has just landed in your back garden), what reading is, how would you do that? Reading is a process that goes on in our brains which allows us to take in, make sense of, or understand the meaning of letters, and symbols.
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Malba books is run by me (Mary Barry) with the endless help of my wonderful family and friends. I write the silly words and rhymes. My genius friend Emanuel Alba creates the wonderful imagery – hence “Malba” My podcasting, doctor, scientist, radio presenter daughter (can you tell I’m a little proud) Claire records the audio books. My graphic designing brother Kieran does all the technical fiddly bits which are way beyond my capacity. And my son Stephen does the marketing, emailing and makes a semi decent cup of coffee!
