Ideas and guides
Simple, practical ideas for time well spent with the people you love, from toddlers to grandparents.
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Easy, calm activities for seniors
Simple ideas for family visits and care home activity time, with tips on setting up a relaxed session and making things easier for tired eyes and less steady hands.
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Christmas Gifts for Seniors and Grandparents
The best gifts for an older parent or grandparent are easy to open, easy to use and leave room for time together. Here are ideas grouped by what they are for, with tips for tired eyes, stiff hands and small care home rooms.
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Letter tracing at home for ages 3 to 5
You do not need a teaching degree or a lot of time to help a 3 to 5 year old get ready to write. A few minutes of play, some big dotted letters and plenty of encouragement go a long way.
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Quiet Time, Rainy Day and Road Trip Activities for Kids
Simple, screen-free ideas for rainy afternoons, quiet hours at home and long car rides. Nothing fancy, just things that keep small hands busy and let everyone take a breath.
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When toddlers can start coloring, and how to begin
Most toddlers are happy to try a crayon somewhere between their first and second birthday. Here is what to expect, what makes a good first coloring book, and how to keep it short, safe and fun.
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Get 8 free pages, one from every book
Coloring pages for grown-ups and toddlers, a large print word search and sudoku, a tracing page and a maze. Print them at home and try before you buy.
