Today Date Triggered Content

From the moment you open this book, the ball of wool that runs through every page draws you in. You can trace the lovely squiggly patterns that adorn the first few pages with your fingers. 

Pitta bread pizzas are a quick and simple alternative to traditional pizzas. They are great for an easy lunch or dinner in the summer, and delicious served with a fresh and crunchy side salad.   

As a lot of families are being hit by the cost-of-living crisis in the UK, many are finding that household budgets are being squeezed more than ever. Another issue relating to family expenses has been raised by the most recent holiday childcare study by the charity Coram Family and Childcare – the cost of wraparound care in the summer holidays.  

If you’ve been part of the My First Five Years community for a while, you will already know how important play is for children of all ages. But did you know that here in the UK we celebrate the brilliance of play with a National Day of Play (known as Playday) on the first Wednesday of August each year?  

Welcoming a new baby into the family is often a very exciting time for parents, but a recent survey by the charity Pregnant Then Screwed has looked at some of the inequalities facing families when it comes to paternity leave.  

Check out our recent Instagram live, in which Jennie and Becki talk about activities you can do with your baby home.

Check out our recent Instagram live on 'Building Babies Brains'.

Check out our recent Instagram live - 'Diggers and dirt, unicorns and glitter – understanding gendered play'.

Last week was baby communication week, with a focus this year on listening to newborn babies.  

Here at My First Five Years, we are big fans of books, reading, and sharing stories with children. There are many developmental benefits to reading with your child, as well as it helping to build a close relationship between you both.