Anxiety in childhood

Anxiety in childhood

All of us get anxious – and tiny babies, toddlers and young children are no exception. Anxiety can start in [read more]

Friendly Little Monsters: Halloween Without The Nightmares

Friendly Little Monsters: Halloween Without The Nightmares

Halloween can be a bit tricky to manage with small children in your care. Little ones are keen to join [read more]

The Building Blocks of Self-Esteem

The Building Blocks of Self-Esteem

A fundamental element of being fully human is our capacity to relate emotionally to others. Babies learn to truly like themselves [read more]

Author Interview: Nadia Shireen

Author Interview: Nadia Shireen

Nadia Shireen is an exciting new author and illustrator. Her first picture book, Good Little Wolf is proving to be [read more]

How Does Divorce Affect Children?

How Does Divorce Affect Children?

While the experience of divorce ranges from an amicable separation with the least possible conflict for all the family members, [read more]

Author Interview: Rachel Bright

Author Interview: Rachel Bright

Rachel Bright is a writer, illustrator, printmaker and eternal optimist. Her picture book, My Sister is an Alien, is a [read more]

Picture Books About Healthy Eating and Table Manners

Picture Books About Healthy Eating and Table Manners

In an ideal world, the young children in our care would eat balanced, nutritious meals and snacks, and have perfect [read more]

The Joy of Books

The Joy of Books

When parents choose a book for their child, they are investing, consciously or unconsciously, in vital elements of their child’s [read more]

About Little Parachutes

Our Supported Charity: Winston’s Wish
From Monsters Under The Bed To A New Website: The Story of Little Parachutes
Joanne Partis: Little Parachutes’ Illustrator