Question of the month · November 2026
Spot It! Classic
A quick matching game. See who it suits and ways to slow down the round.
For everyone raising a child · Ages 0–18
A little help for real family life.
Practical parenting guidance, playful ideas and free tools for the moments that fill your day.
Browse by situation
What’s happening today?
Find a place to start with whatever’s on your mind.
Try it together
A five-minute family challenge.
Pick one moment that often gets rushed. Ask your child what would make that moment easier tomorrow.
Find a game to try →The reading room
A good read for the day you’re having.
Ideas for hard moments, small routines and better conversations. If something helps, you can leave a reaction on the article.
When they hold it together all day
Ask the teacher what happens before the after-school crash.
Make school mornings calmer
A three-step routine you can try tomorrow.
A tantrum in the checkout queue
One short plan for getting through a very public moment.
Make learning by doing stick
Find a lesson in the things you already do together.
A falling-out or bullying?
Help children spot the difference and know when to ask for help.
Start a family question box
Give the awkward questions somewhere to land.
A five-minute reset for hard days
Build a short pause you can actually use.
Stay close when work takes you away
Make a small ritual your child can count on.
Take five minutes to listen
Turn familiar sounds into a map of your surroundings.
The play shelf
What shall we play?
Pick a game to play together at home, outdoors or with a group.
Reviews and buying guides
Worth a spot on your shelf?
See who a game, book or app might suit. Start with the review or guide that matches what you’re choosing.
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen
See what parents can take from the book and try at home.
Duolingo for children
What to check before your child’s first lesson.
Subway Surfers
A parent’s look at play, purchases and stopping points.
Cooperative board games
Compare ways to play on one team, including ideas that cost nothing.
Board games for mixed ages
Find a game where different ages and abilities can all play a part.
Books for multilingual families
Choose stories your family can enjoy across languages.
Wordless picture books
Let the pictures give everyone a way into the story.
Borrow, swap or try a no-buy idea when it fits your family.
Browse by age
What stage are they at?
Choose an age for a starting point. Adapt ideas to your child’s interests and abilities.
Tools & printables
Something you can use today.
Open a free tool and make it yours. No account needed.
Free, self-paced courses
Learn a little at a time.
Read a short lesson and try one thing at home.
Pop into the Playroom.
Try a quiz, vote in a poll or find something that makes you laugh.
Small steps worth sharing.
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The EdCaptain toolkit
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