Illustration of a parent telling a story on a rug with an arm raised while a child wearing paper bunny ears hops beside a moonlit window
English, language & literacyConfidence & self-expressionCreativity & innovation

Four story games that need no book, no screen and no props

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Illustration of a child reaching into a cloth bag on a kitchen table, with a pine cone, a shell and a whisk beside it and a parent watching
Critical thinking & problem solvingEnglish, language & literacyScience & experiments

Mystery bag games: feel it, describe it, invent it

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A caregiver calmly blocking a toddler from hitting another child during play
Emotions & behaviourChild safety, body autonomy & consentSelf-awareness & emotional skills

When a toddler hits or bites: stop, steady and teach

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A child reaching toward one caregiver while the other invites play with a ball
Positive & responsive parentingEmotions & behaviourFamily connection & traditions

“Only Mama!” When a child strongly prefers one caregiver

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A caregiver sitting nearby while an overwhelmed child rests in a quiet reading nook
Emotions & behaviourChildren’s mental wellbeingSensory processing differences

Tantrum or overwhelmed meltdown? Choose support before a label

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Two caregivers sitting calmly with their child for a reassuring conversation
Positive & responsive parentingCo-parenting & sharing the loadFamily connection & traditions

Your child heard the argument: how to repair and restore safety

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A child greeting a grandparent with a high-five while a parent looks on
Positive & responsive parentingChild safety, body autonomy & consentCommunication & collaboration

No hug today: teach affection and respect without forcing touch

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A calm parent listening from a respectful distance while a child shouts
Positive & responsive parentingCommunication & collaborationEmotions & behaviour

When your child says “I hate you”: hear the feeling, hold the limit

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A caregiver offering a child a choice between a green shirt and a yellow shirt
Positive & responsive parentingDecision making & responsibilityHabits, boundaries & routines

Two good options: use limited choices without losing the boundary

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A parent kneeling at eye level beside a preschool child who is reluctant to leave
Positive & responsive parentingEmotions & behaviourHabits, boundaries & routines

Connect before you correct: when your child refuses a request

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A caregiver watching a child carefully build a cardboard tower
Positive & responsive parentingConfidence & self-expressionHabits, boundaries & routines

Praise that helps: notice effort without making everything a performance

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A father and young daughter sharing child-led block play on the floor
Positive & responsive parentingFamily connection & traditions

Five minutes that belong to your child: a realistic connection ritual

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