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The Childhood Companion

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Sensory Play for All Ages: From Infancy to School Age
Sensory play supports children’s focus, confidence, and development at every age. This Little Gliders guide shows how to adapt sensory toys from babyhood through early school years—building skills, calm, and joy.

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Two young children playing with natural wooden stacking toys on the floor, developing fine motor skills, creativity, and concentration in a calm nursery setting.

Swap Screen Rewards for Creative Challenges: Smarter Motivation for Growing Minds
Move beyond screen bribes. This Little Gliders guide shares how creative challenges and play-based rewards build motivation, resilience, and confidence—helping kids develop real skills and a love for learning.

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Two young children playing outdoors with red tricycle and wheelbarrow in a sandy play area, encouraging cooperative play, balance, and motor skills.

The Power of Pretend: Swap Cartoons for Role Play and Watch Confidence Grow
Swap screen time for role play and watch your child’s confidence grow. This Little Gliders guide explores how pretend play builds language, empathy, creativity, and independence—while giving kids the power to lead their own stories.

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Two young children playing with colourful wooden blocks and animal toys in a cosy nursery, encouraging creativity, coordination, and cooperative play.

Replace Tapping With Building: Why Construction Toys Are the Ultimate Brain Boosters
Swap screens for building fun. This Little Gliders guide shows how construction toys develop focus, problem-solving, and fine motor skills—giving kids real-world confidence and lasting brain benefits.

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Young girl relaxing and reading in indoor wooden rocking hammock with cushions, creating a cosy reading nook for children at home.

Create a Cosy Reading Nook That Replaces Animated Storytime
Ditch the screens and build a reading nook that soothes, connects, and inspires. This Little Gliders guide shows how cosy, screen-free storytime supports focus, calm, and a lifelong love of books.

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Ditch the Game App: How Wall Bars Build Stronger, Smarter Kids
Wall bars build strength, focus, and resilience—without screens. This Little Gliders guide shows why swapping gaming apps for climbing challenges helps kids grow stronger, smarter, and more confident, every step of the way.

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From Couch to Confidence: How Active Toys Build Resilience and Self-Esteem
Active toys build resilience, confidence, and emotional strength. This Little Gliders guide explains how climbing, balancing, and riding help children grow braver, bolder, and more self-assured—one small win at a time.

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Everyday Energy Burners: Easy Ways to Keep Kids Moving Indoors
Indoor movement is key for focus, strength, and emotional balance. This Little Gliders guide shares easy ways to burn energy with jumpspots, swings, wall bars and more—perfect for small spaces.

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Two toddlers playing on indoor wooden climbing arch with slide, encouraging balance, coordination, and active play in a modern nursery.

Raising Stronger Kids: Why Active Play Beats Screen Time Every Time
Active play builds strength, confidence, and focus. This Little Gliders guide explains why movement trumps screen time every day—and how toys like jumpspots and scooters make it easy to get kids moving.

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Sensory Tools for Calmer Days: How These Toys Help with Focus and Regulation
Discover how sensory toys support focus, emotional regulation and calmer days. This Little Gliders guide shows how tools like swings, jumpspots and body wheels help children reset, self-soothe and thrive.

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Colourful Candylab wooden toy cars and vans on playful pastel ramps – retro-inspired mini vehicles with ice cream, taxi, and taco trucks on yellow background

Timeless Play: Candylab's Wooden Cars Fueling Imagination
Candylab wooden cars combine bold retro design with durable, open-ended play. In this Little Gliders guide, discover why these timeless toys inspire creativity and last far beyond the toddler years.

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Natural woven Moses basket with cream liner and wooden rocking stand – minimalist newborn baby bassinet in neutral nursery setting

Moses Basket vs Crib: Why Many UK Parents Start with Clair de Lune
Wondering whether to choose a Moses basket or crib? This Little Gliders guide explores why Clair de Lune Moses baskets are a trusted first bed for UK newborns—portable, cosy, and beautifully made.

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