Research⁵ into health and child development links excessive screen use to a variety of physical and psychological health problems, including: 1. Sleep disruption Screens expose children to blue light⁶, and excessive screen use can result in difficulty falling asleep, waking up throughout the night,... Read more
By Kayleigh-Paige Rees, Actress, Film Producer and Principal at PQA – Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts School life brings a constant stream of challenges for young people, from the daunting transition from primary to secondary school, through the pressures of SATs and GCSEs,... Read more
Experts emphasise that change doesn’t require battles at the dinner table. Instead, small, consistent shifts can make a meaningful difference: “The aim isn’t to create adventurous eaters overnight,” added Elizabeth Knight, Head of Prep School at Wycliffe College “Progress often looks slow, but it’s cumulative and when... Read more
The game is afoot! AUK Studios is thrilled to announce that Tom Baker MBE is set to star as Sir Sherlock Holmes in a brand-new audio adventure, for release in March 2026. Set in 1924, The Red Letter Day sees the former consulting detective... Read more
Korean TV series exploded a few years back with Squid games but the romantic comedies and drama they produce can be amongst the best in the world. Looking for something light, charming and without too much drama – Spring Fever might be for you.... Read more
New children’s novel puts neurodiversity centre stage through music and magic Holly Wild lives in a world of his own. He has his own internal jukebox inside his head. He is an orphan after his parents died in a car crash in Texas, while... Read more
New research* from Ambassador Cruise Line has revealed that Brits are increasingly on a mission to relive their youth, with nearly two-thirds (64%) seeing travel as the perfect way to hit rewind and more than a third (38%) already planning a nostalgia-led trip – or ‘nostalgication’ – in 2026. Far... Read more
Recent conversations about the way digital devices appear in children’s stories have brought screen time back into focus for many families. As technology becomes a more visible part of both play and modern storytelling, it’s completely natural for parents to wonder what healthy, age-appropriate... Read more
Some stories don’t begin with answers — they begin with silence. Alive, a powerful new short film exploring hope, connection, and men’s mental health, will premiere on 21st February as part of a special screening event supporting Andy’s Man Club, one of the UK’s leading... Read more
Curated experiences, toys and apparel for young children and parents to enjoy together arriving on My Nintendo Store from February 19th Inspired by Mario and his Mushroom Kingdom friends, the My Marioseries will make its UK debut next month, following its launch in Japan in August 2025.... Read more