The Spark Blog
Category: Children and Young People
-
Top 5 Free Things to do with Kids
The summer school holidays are looming on the horizon and parents up and down the country are seeking answers to the big question: how do we keep the kids occupied today? Taking them to the cinema or ten-pin bowling every other day will break the bank and the eccentric Scottish weather means outdoor activities are…
/
-
![Seeking Better Infant Mental Health]()
Seeking Better Infant Mental Health
The Spark joined like-minded organisations last month to highlight the field of infant mental health during the inaugural Infant Mental Health Awareness Week (6-10 June 2016). The week – created by the Parent Infant Partnership UK (PIPUK) – was hugely successful and The Spark’s National Development Director, Marion Laird looks back on the week and…
/
-
![The Good and Bad of School Holidays]()
The Good and Bad of School Holidays
When we think about summer school holidays we imagine families playing on a sandy beach. We hear the laughter of kids enjoying days out with their parents and the smell of barbeques and suntan lotion. Basically, we imagine all the best bits of a travel agent’s TV advert – couples in love, parents at ease…
/
-
![Infant Mental Health & Our Earliest Relationships]()
Infant Mental Health & Our Earliest Relationships
Most mental health work in the UK focuses on reacting to problems once they have arisen. By contrast infant mental health initiatives look at the foundations of our relationships – our earliest years of infancy. By taking a ‘best start’ in life philosophy, it is possible to prevent mental health issues arising later in life…
/
-
![Exam Stress – Tips for Parents & Students]()
Exam Stress – Tips for Parents & Students
As we enter exam time for many high school, college and university students, The Spark has prepared our top tips for parents and students to cope with exam stress and nerves. Top exam stress tips for parents Leave the little things alone During exam time it is ok to let things slip that otherwise would…
/
