U is for Understanding

The world for our children has changed way beyond that of the one we as parents grew up in. Children today are more aware than ever of the huge and many global issues we face; they find themselves in an unprecedented technological age, which has led to an overexposure and addiction to digital devices and social media which has in turn created an unrelenting pressure to be seen as ‘perfect’; similarly, academically, they are under more pressure than ever to perform and achieve; not to mention the effects of the last few years!

Feel Good on the Inside, Inspiring People, Spark ThinkingEmily SayerMay 20, 2022parenting, positive parenting, parenting books, parenting groups, modern parenting

Ask A Stibler - I Don't Want to Play Football

James, aged 7 from Wellingborough, used to play with his friends on the play equipment at school during break-times, but recently his friends have gone football crazy. James hates football. He likes swinging and climbing on the wooden fort. He asks us what he should do to get his friends back.

Do Good on the Outside, Spark Thinking, Feel Good on the InsideEmily SayerMay 15, 2019kids wellness, parenting, childrens mental health, team player, football, playground games

Free Stibler Stories

The Stiblers are a secret group of animals that live all around us. Grown-ups can’t see or hear them, but they pop up to help children with lifes little lumps and bumps. Download and read all about them here!

Do Good on the Outside, Feel Good on the InsideEmily SayerMay 15, 2019childrens stories, childrens characters, colouring pencils, stories, free stories, parenting, bedtime reading, childrens mental health, kids wellness

Ask a Stibler - I'm Not Invited to a Party

Sophia, aged 8, from London wrote to say she hasn’t been invited to the birthday party of a girl in her class who she thought was her friend . What should she do?

Feel Good on the Inside, Spark ThinkingEmily SayerMay 15, 2019selfbelief, self belief, mr fox, advice for kids, parenting, childrens mental health, kids wellness, children, be yourself

Resilience: Helping Our Children Bounce Back

We are honoured to have Berkshire based Psychotherapist, Hester Bancroft, offer up her expertise on building resilient children who are good ‘problem solvers.’

Feel Good on the Inside, Inspiring People, Sparked, Spark Thinking, The SparkEmily SayerApril 3, 2019parenting, wellbeing, childrens mental health, resilience, resilient children

Playtime for Earth Lovers

Getting little ones out in the fresh air is so important, yet how many times have you found yourself stuck inside because you’re not quite sure how to keep them entertained outdoors? Well there are a lot of simple things you can do to initiate play outside while simultaneously helping your child learn about the environment, encouraging their curiosity and appreciation for the world around them.

Creative Kids, Feel Good on the Inside, Do Good on the Outside, Inspiring People, Spark ThinkingEmily SayerMarch 25, 2019education, creative toys, earth lover, caring for the environment, parenting, children, creativity, kids, kids crafts

Selfcare for Kids

Self-care is the current buzz word, but it’s not just busy mums who should be making time to care for their mental health, there are also lots of things we can be encouraging our children to do in order to look after their own wellbeing. Now while being happy 365 days of the year clearly isn’t realistic, there are things both young and old can do to not only feel a bitter in our own heads, but also to make the world a bit of a brighter place for those around us - feel good on the inside, do good on the outside!

Here, Chartered Psychologist, Yoga Teacher and Health Coach, Suzy Reading, who specialises in self-care and helping people manage stress and emotions, offers us seven ways we can empower our kids with their own tools for self-care.

Do Good on the Outside, Feel Good on the Inside, Spark Thinking, Inspiring PeopleEmily SayerFebruary 15, 2019education, wellness, childrens mental health, selfcare, selfcare for children, colouring, wellbeing, parenting