Going on a picnic with your children is a great way to introduce healthy eating habits! 50 Things to Do Before You're Five has lots of low cost, family-friendly activity ideas! Additionally, you can discover useful tips and insights in the dropdown tabs on our website and app💫

Encouraging active play is key to healthy development. 🙌 Reducing screen time and increasing opportunities for physical activity, like hopping, skipping, and climbing, helps children stay fit and supports their overall wellbeing. #LessScreenTimeMorePlaytime #ActiveLifestyles

Our updated 50 Things resource features dropdown tabs to support parents during playtime! With relevant research and local opportunities, it's the perfect guide for inspiration and guidance on different types of play.🌟 👉50thingstodo.org/families

Are you concerned about the impact of screen time on young children but unsure how to start the conversation with parents? 📱 Our handouts highlight key issues around screen use and offer practical tips to help parents reduce screen time. 👉50thingstodo.org/less-screen-ti…

With increasing screen time, many children are spending more time indoors. Outdoor play is vital, it encourages sensory exploration and real-world learning through touch, sight, and sound 🌿👀👂. Explore more here: 50thingstodo.org/less-screen-ti… #LessScreenTimeMorePlayTime

Great to hear Department for Education reiterating this message at the recent RISE Early Years conference tes.com/magazine/teach…

When children focus on screens during mealtimes, they may miss out on valuable opportunities for social interaction and shared family experiences. 👨‍👩‍👦 Explore resources to help support families in reducing screen time: 50thingstodo.org/less-screen-ti… #LessScreenTimeMorePlayTime

Mealtimes are a great chance to boost communication and strengthen relationships, supporting children's social and emotional growth. Check out our Early Years Practitioner Guide to help you use 50 Things with families in your settings👉50thingstodo.org/application/fi…

Bedtime can be especially challenging with screens all around us. We provide a range of free handouts that highlight key issues surrounding screen use and offer practical tips to help parents effectively reduce screen time. 📎Access the free handouts here: ow.ly/IiPo50WrcWX

Worried about the impact of screen time on children’s activity levels? Encouraging outdoor play supports physical health, reduces stress, and improves mood. Explore resources to support families in reducing screen time: 🔗 50thingstodo.org/less-screen-ti…

Screens are everywhere, but increased use is affecting children’s sleep, eating, emotions & activity. Our Top Tips resource helps practitioners support families to build healthy screen habits through more play & less screen time. 👨‍👩‍👦 Read more: 50thingstodo.org/community/regi…

The Government’s Giving Every Child the Best Start in Life strategy sets out a bold vision. But how do we turn this vision into reality in homes and local communities? The answer? 50 Things to Do Before You’re Five. Want to know more, read our blog 👉ow.ly/NgNP50WGuVx

Encouraging time away from screens supports children’s wellbeing, and benefits parents too. Fresh air and our 50 Things activities help the whole family. Big thanks to Sue Atkins 👶🏽👧📱🎧📚 for joining us on this episode! Full episode📽️: youtu.be/WDrjuZwp6IU

Encouraging families to play outdoors each day supports physical development and helps build positive routines for children. 👨‍👩‍👦🌳 #LessScreenTimeMorePlayTime #EarlyYears #ScreenFreeTime

Swapping out screens doesn’t have to happen overnight!🫶Small habits can lead to big changes. Encourage just 10 minutes of play away from screens each day!⌚️ Watch the full episode with Sue Atkins 👶🏽👧📱🎧📚 & Becca here: youtu.be/WDrjuZwp6IU

Excessive screen time before bed can disrupt children’s sleep routines. Encourage families to swap screens for calming activities, like reading together, to help children settle more easily and develop healthy bedtime habits. 📘 #LessScreenTimeMorePlayTime #LanguageDevelopment

Struggling to start conversations with parents about screen use at bed time? 💭 Our Screen Time and Sleeping Patterns resource is designed to support practitioners in starting those conversations. Explore here: 50thingstodo.org/.../Screen_Tim…

As children settle into nursery or school, routines are key. Evening screen time can disrupt sleep & focus 😴. Encourage families to try quiet play such as colouring, reading, gentle music before bed time to settle children. ✨ More resources here 50thingstodo.org/less-screen-ti…

Peter Day calls for further improvements to children's access to dental care at the @ centre for young lives National Opportunity Summit 2025

Encouraging parents to prioritise active play outdoors supports children’s emotional regulation and builds resilience, helping them handle stress, setbacks, and the transitions that come with a new school term.