Big feelings01
When “no” turns
into big feelings.
Hold the boundary. Make room for the feeling. Find a few words that help.
Help with big feelingsFree guides & posts
Free parenting guides.
Ideas for everyday life.
Practical written guides for nursery transitions, big feelings and everyday routines. Read an idea, share it with the adults around your child, and adapt it together.
Free guidance
A small idea.
A place to begin.
From a tricky goodbye to a very big feeling.
Simple things to try, one moment at a time.
When “no” turns
Settling in02
A gentler
nursery goodbye.
A familiar little ritual to help you both take the next step.
Help with nursery drop-offGrowing confidence03
Little choices.
Growing confidence.
Let them have a say in the small things, without making everything a negotiation.
Build confidence with choicesToileting04
Potty training and nursery
Practical details to agree between home and the setting.
Read the guideMealtimes05
Different eating at home?
Useful questions when meals feel easier at nursery.
Read the guideFree printable06
A shared settling plan
Agree the welcome, comfort, updates and next review.
Read the guideTake what helps. Leave what doesn’t fit your family.
From Around the Child
Parenting ideas in pictures.
A few of my parenting posts.
Simple ideas to return to when you need them.
Words for big feelings
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When they’re ready to talk
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A small idea for home
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More parenting ideas and everyday encouragement from @aroundthechild.
A moment for you
A moment for you
You’re
growing, too.
You can care deeply for your family and still need a little space for yourself.
Whether you’re a new mum, parenting solo, balancing work and family, or thinking about motherhood—your needs matter here, too.
One small thing for today
Think of one thing you enjoy: a few pages of a book, a short walk, or a conversation with a friend.
Choose a realistic moment for it. Ask someone you trust for practical support if you need it. And if today doesn’t allow it, you haven’t failed.
About these guides
Practical parenting ideas from Aqsa, Early Years Leader, with links to relevant NHS guidance for further reading. The examples are starting points to adapt to your child’s age, communication and individual needs.
If you would like to explore your own situation, find out about online parenting support.