V is for Voice

It’s not always easy to speak up for ourselves, even as grown adults, and learning to do so, particularly for those that are shy, takes time and practice. Here are 10 ways children can find and exercise their voice.

Feel Good on the Inside, Spark ThinkingEmily SayerOctober 19, 2022children, confident kids, self esteem for kids

U is for Understanding

The world for our children has changed way beyond that of the one we as parents grew up in. Children today are more aware than ever of the huge and many global issues we face; they find themselves in an unprecedented technological age, which has led to an overexposure and addiction to digital devices and social media which has in turn created an unrelenting pressure to be seen as ‘perfect’; similarly, academically, they are under more pressure than ever to perform and achieve; not to mention the effects of the last few years!

Feel Good on the Inside, Inspiring People, Spark ThinkingEmily SayerMay 20, 2022parenting, positive parenting, parenting books, parenting groups, modern parenting

R is for Resilience

Life is a rollercoaster! There are a lot of lumps and bumps in the road which we must learn to overcome, managing our emotions and even embracing the challenge.

Feel Good on the InsideEmily SayerAugust 9, 2021resilience, resilient children, child psychologist, child psychology, childrens wellbeing, raising kids

Q is for Quiet Times

Life is busy! Our kids are constantly bombarded with activities and technology, resulting in over-stimulation. Help teach them how to relax, embrace some downtime and find calm amid the chaos with these simple ideas.

Feel Good on the Inside, Sparked, The SparkEmily SayerJune 24, 2021downtime, quiet time, relax kids, kids meditation, kids yoga, mindfulness for kids

P is for Problem Solver

From shape sorters to jigsaw puzzles, learning how to solve problems starts from a young age and offers so many benefits to children, boosting their confidence and instilling in them vital skills which they can transfer to real life problems! Here’s our favourite problem solving kids brands.

The Spark, Feel Good on the Inside, Educating For the FutureEmily SayerMay 12, 2021problem solving, problem solver, critical thinking, toys, STEM Toys, Problem Solving Toys, Confident Kids, Resilient Children, Raising Kids, Jigsaw Puzzles

O is for Originality

Originality is one, the ability to think independently and creatively and two, the quality of not being the same as anything or anybody else. Being ourselves, treading our own paths, is the only way to truly achieve personal satisfaction and fulfilment. Here’s our rundown of our favourite brands advocating ‘originality’.

Creative Kids, Feel Good on the Inside, Inspiring People, Spark ThinkingEmily SayerMarch 18, 2021originality, original, freestyler, be yourself, self confidence, self esteem, confident kids, independent thinking, creative kids

M is for Mindfulness

Mindfulness offers kids and adults alike so many benefits from lowering stress and anxiety to regulating our emotions and feeling more positive. All key skills which will help the next generation better navigate life’s lumps and bumps. We’ve pulled together our favourite mindfulness brands.

Feel Good on the Inside, The Spark, Spark Thinking, Inspiring People, SparkedEmily SayerJanuary 25, 2021mindfulness, mindful, breath, mental wellbeing, childrens mental health, self esteem, self control, big emotions, small businesses

K is for Kindness

We are living amidst a kindness revolution and if asked what qualities we’d like to instil in our children, we suspect that kindness ranks pretty highly! We all want to raise kind kids and here are just a few of the brands we love who can help you do that while spreading the message of kindness near and far!

A World to be Proud Of, Do Good on the Outside, Feel Good on the InsideEmily SayerNovember 11, 2020kindness, kind kids, be kind, kindness revolution, random acts of kindness

J is for Joy Finder

Life doesn’t have to be perfect to be filled with joy! Joy isn’t something which is based upon our circumstances - it’s about finding magic in the everyday, the simple pleasures that life has to offer, which are many a time the small, ordinary things that don’t cost a penny. Here’s are favourite joy inducing activities.

Feel Good on the InsideEmily SayerOctober 15, 2020joy, joy finder, happiness, happy, little things, magical moments, simple pleasures, joy of the ordinary, baking, painting, dancing, play dough, wellies

I is for Inclusivity

Inclusion is a universal human right! Irrespective of our race, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, physical or cognitive abilities we should all feel included. As citizens and parents we must educate ourselves and our children, listening, learning, reading, watching, and talking about the richness and diversity of people. Here’s five of our favourite brands doing their bit to promote inclusion.

Inspiring People, Feel Good on the Inside, Spark ThinkingEmily SayerOctober 8, 2020inclusivity, diversity, inclusion, education, gender neutrality, disability, motherhood, developmental needs

H is for Happiness

It’s not possible to be happy all of the time, we all have good days and bad days, including our kids! But there are many ways in which we can teach our children to sure up their mental wellbeing, savour the good times, ride out the tough times, and be joy finders. Here’s our top 5 happy brands…

Feel Good on the Inside, The SparkEmily SayerSeptember 24, 2020happy, happy kids, happy journal, happy newspaper, happy news, happiness, mental wellbeing, kids wellbeing, positive parenting, positivity

G is for Growth Mindset

Having a growth mindset is so important - it is what enables us to get over those hurdles which life has a habit of throwing at us, giving us opportunities to learn, improve and succeed. Essentially it teaches us not to give up! Here’s our top five growth mindset brands.

Inspiring People, Spark Thinking, Feel Good on the InsideEmily SayerSeptember 10, 2020growth mindset, resilience, mindfulness, childrens mental health, confidence, determination, successful kids, small brands, shop small

F is for Freestyler

Being a freestyler is about celebrating our differences, and learning to be our true selves. It is only by allowing our children to express who they really are and enabling them to follow their passions, that we can give them the best opportunity to make their mark on the world. Here’s our summary of the best freestyle brands.

Creative Kids, Feel Good on the Inside, Inspiring People, Spark ThinkingEmily SayerFebruary 27, 2020be unique, freestyle, diversity, be yourself, passion, expression, individuality

E is for Eco-Friendly

Here’s our run down of our favourite eco-friendly brands doing more than their bit to protect our planet, from reducing plastic waste, recyling, supporting our wildlife and environment, and educating our youngest minds about nature.

A World to be Proud Of, Do Good on the Outside, Feel Good on the Inside, Educating For the Future, Inspiring PeopleEmily SayerJanuary 30, 2020eco friendly, environmental, green, ethical brands, recyling, organic cotton, plastic waste, fairtrade, nature, earth lover

B is for Balance

In the second of our A to Z of brands we love we take a look at those companies doing their bit to nurture well-balanced children, in more ways than one!

Educating For the Future, Feel Good on the Inside, Spark ThinkingEmily SayerOctober 29, 2019kids yoga, childrens yoga, balance, balanced kids, kids wellness, kids wellbeing, healthy snacks, kids snacks, healthy kids snacks, healthy kids, kids education

A is for Adventure

Welcome to the A to Z of brands we love, a shout-out to all the amazing, like-minded brands out there, each doing their bit to help support and build the internal and external wellness of our children! Some big brands, some small brands like ourselves, but all brilliant in their own unique way. So starting at the beginning, A is for adventure…

A for Adventure

The Spark, Feel Good on the Inside, Inspiring PeopleEmily SayerOctober 23, 2019exploring, kids adventures, family adventures, family camping, family travel, adventure, chidren's wellness, kids wellness, get outdoors

Ask A Stibler - I Don't Want to Play Football

James, aged 7 from Wellingborough, used to play with his friends on the play equipment at school during break-times, but recently his friends have gone football crazy. James hates football. He likes swinging and climbing on the wooden fort. He asks us what he should do to get his friends back.

Do Good on the Outside, Spark Thinking, Feel Good on the InsideEmily SayerMay 15, 2019kids wellness, parenting, childrens mental health, team player, football, playground games

Free Stibler Stories

The Stiblers are a secret group of animals that live all around us. Grown-ups can’t see or hear them, but they pop up to help children with lifes little lumps and bumps. Download and read all about them here!

Do Good on the Outside, Feel Good on the InsideEmily SayerMay 15, 2019childrens stories, childrens characters, colouring pencils, stories, free stories, parenting, bedtime reading, childrens mental health, kids wellness

Ask a Stibler - I'm Not Invited to a Party

Sophia, aged 8, from London wrote to say she hasn’t been invited to the birthday party of a girl in her class who she thought was her friend . What should she do?

Feel Good on the Inside, Spark ThinkingEmily SayerMay 15, 2019selfbelief, self belief, mr fox, advice for kids, parenting, childrens mental health, kids wellness, children, be yourself

Resilience: Helping Our Children Bounce Back

We are honoured to have Berkshire based Psychotherapist, Hester Bancroft, offer up her expertise on building resilient children who are good ‘problem solvers.’

Feel Good on the Inside, Inspiring People, Sparked, Spark Thinking, The SparkEmily SayerApril 3, 2019parenting, wellbeing, childrens mental health, resilience, resilient children