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U is for Understanding
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!

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Feel Good on the Inside, Inspiring People, Spark ThinkingEmily Sayerparenting, positive parenting, parenting books, parenting groups, modern parenting
O is for Originality
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’.

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Creative Kids, Feel Good on the Inside, Inspiring People, Spark ThinkingEmily Sayeroriginality, original, freestyler, be yourself, self confidence, self esteem, confident kids, independent thinking, creative kids
M is for Mindfulness
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.

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Feel Good on the Inside, The Spark, Spark Thinking, Inspiring People, SparkedEmily Sayermindfulness, mindful, breath, mental wellbeing, childrens mental health, self esteem, self control, big emotions, small businesses
I is for Inclusivity
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.

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Inspiring People, Feel Good on the Inside, Spark ThinkingEmily Sayerinclusivity, diversity, inclusion, education, gender neutrality, disability, motherhood, developmental needs
G is for Growth Mindset
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.

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Inspiring People, Spark Thinking, Feel Good on the InsideEmily Sayergrowth mindset, resilience, mindfulness, childrens mental health, confidence, determination, successful kids, small brands, shop small
F is for Freestyler
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.

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Creative Kids, Feel Good on the Inside, Inspiring People, Spark ThinkingEmily Sayerbe unique, freestyle, diversity, be yourself, passion, expression, individuality
E is for Eco-Friendly
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.

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


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The Spark, Feel Good on the Inside, Inspiring PeopleEmily Sayerexploring, kids adventures, family adventures, family camping, family travel, adventure, chidren's wellness, kids wellness, get outdoors
10 Amazing World Changers!
10 Amazing World Changers!

Children have bundles of energy, ideas and kindness and can often see things in a way adults don’t see, as they look at the world with fresh eyes. There are loads of ways children can make a real difference in the world, not just when they are grown up, but right now. Here are just a few ways some have made a difference.

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A World to be Proud Of, Do Good on the Outside, Inspiring PeopleEmily Sayeramazing children, inspiring children, spark thinking, creative kids, world changers, make a difference, children
10 Craft Bloggers We Love
10 Craft Bloggers We Love

It was Picasso who said ‘every child is an artist’ and exploring that inner artist enables our children to explore who they are, encourage creative thinking by stretching their imaginations and boost self-esteem by providing a sense of accomplishment. There are so many sources of inspiration on the web for making and creating and here are some of our favourites.

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Inspiring People, Creative KidsEmily Sayercreative children, kids crafts, inspiring blogs, craft blogs, creative blogs, creativity, crafts, kids activities
Educating For The Future
Educating For The Future

Artificial Intelligence, which is gathering pace & widely spoken of as ‘the Fourth Industrial Revolution’ is going to see our young people in the eye of a storm of change not witnessed since the advent of electricity. It is estimated that a fifth of the workforce will be automated by 2030 (that’s 800 million workers*) and it is likely that a huge number of the jobs our children end up in haven’t even been invented yet. So with this in mind, how can we best prepare the next generation for a future that’s largely unknown?

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Spark Thinking, Creative Kids, Inspiring People, A World to be Proud OfEmily Sayerworldchangers, education, children colouring pencils, colouring pencils, inspiring children, childrens mental health
Playtime for Earth Lovers
Playtime for Earth Lovers

Getting little ones out in the fresh air is so important, yet how many times have you found yourself stuck inside because you’re not quite sure how to keep them entertained outdoors? Well there are a lot of simple things you can do to initiate play outside while simultaneously helping your child learn about the environment, encouraging their curiosity and appreciation for the world around them.

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Creative Kids, Feel Good on the Inside, Do Good on the Outside, Inspiring People, Spark ThinkingEmily Sayereducation, creative toys, earth lover, caring for the environment, parenting, children, creativity, kids, kids crafts