The bits between words

Children can tune out our words faster than we can say “Tidy your bedroom”, but they are invested in all of the bits between our words even when it doesn’t look like they are. Sometimes we don’t appreciate a person’s presence until they are not there. As we wind down to the end of this…

Read More

Open the book on communication

Stories give space to explore ideas through a third party, enabling difficult topics to be talked about that you wouldn’t necessarily bring up in everyday conversation. Stories are wonderful vehicles for communicating all sorts of messages. Reading stories with your children can open up worlds of discussion if you’re able to seize the opportunity. By…

Read More