Life isn’t always black or white. And learning isn’t either. Children learn by exploring the world around them — using their five senses to make sense of things. Just like zebras — every child is unique. No two learn in exactly the same way. Children learn through: 👀 seeing and noticing details 👂 listening and tuning in ✋ touching and feeling textures 👃 smelling and recognising changes 👅 tasting and experiencing new things They learn by: 🧠 trying 🧠 wobbling 🧠 moving their bodies 🧠 asking questions 🧠 playing, experimenting, and exploring Sometimes learning looks busy. Sometimes it looks quiet. Sometimes it looks like curiosity, movement, or simply having a go. And all of it counts. At HELP yoursELF! we believe: 💚 Exploring is learning 💚 Using your senses helps understanding 💚 There’s no one “right” way to learn 💚 Growth happens in the in-between moments ✨ Learning isn’t black or white ✨ Curiosity leads the way ✨ Being different is a strength Happy International Zebra Day — celebrating curious minds, sensory exploration, and all the colours in between 🌈🦓

✨Did you know our HELP yoursELF family isn’t just for Christmas? 🎄 Our elves — Finn, Cleo, Bella, Sweetie (and of course Khalani the dog!) — are here all year round to bring learning, laughter, and connection into your home. 💫 Each season, you’ll find new ideas, activities, and stories designed to: 💚 Spark imagination and play 💖 Strengthen family bonds 🧡 Build confidence and kindness 💛 Encourage calm moments and connection From baking together in winter ❄️ to garden adventures in spring 🌸, summer laughter ☀️ and autumn crafts 🍂 — your HELP yoursELF family grows right alongside you! This space is for parents, carers, and families to explore creative ways to connect, learn, and grow — one playful moment at a time. 🥰 ✨ So, whether you’re here for inspiration, education, or a little everyday magic — remember… HELP yoursELF! is for every day, in every season. 💬 In the comments: tell us what your family’s favourite season for elf fun is!

At HELP yoursELF, we don’t focus on getting children to “do chores.” We focus on helping children feel like they belong. How we invite children to help matters more than what gets done. 1. Tasks create belonging. Chores create pressure. When a child hears, “Go and clean your room because I said so,” their body feels stress and control. When a child hears, “Come and help me set the table,” their body feels included. Children don’t dislike helping. They dislike feeling bossed around. Tasks quietly answer an important question every child has: “Do I matter here?” 2. The right task depends on age — not convenience. Children want to help when the job fits them. - Toddlers can carry socks, wipe spills, put toys away - Preschoolers can water plants, feed pets, match socks - Younger children can set the table, pack bags, sort laundry - Older children can cook simple meals and take on responsibility - Teenagers can plan meals, manage money, and organise their time When tasks match what a child can do, confidence grows instead of frustration. 3. Doing tasks together works better than giving orders. Children learn by watching us — not by being told. A parent folding laundry quietly teaches more than lots of reminders. Cooking, cleaning, and tidying together helps children feel part of real life — not used or rushed. When children are included, they learn cooperation naturally. 4. Tasks are about learning, not doing it perfectly. Children will spill things. They will forget steps. They will get it “wrong.” That’s how learning works. When adults redo everything, children learn, “My effort doesn’t count.” When adults accept imperfect help, children learn, “I can keep trying.” The goal isn’t a perfect job. The goal is a capable human. 5. Tasks help children cope with real life. Children who grow up helping don’t panic when life asks something of them. They trust themselves. They feel able. Helping at home builds independence, confidence, and resilience that lasts into adulthood.

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Today’s the perfect excuse to get together, get cooking, and have a little fun in the kitchen 💛 Pies can be sweet or savoury, shared or saved, homemade or remembered — and every one tells a story. So let’s make this one interactive 👇 🥧 Sweet or savoury — which side are you on? 🍎 Apple, chocolate, custard… 🍗 Chicken, steak, veggie, cheese… 🤔 And here’s a fun one… If you were a pie, what kind would you be and why? Are you a: ✨ Comforting chicken pie — warm, steady, and always there? 🍓 Sweet fruit pie — full of energy and a little bit zingy? 🥧 Classic pie — reliable, loyal, and loved by everyone? 🌶️ Spicy pie — bold, brave, and full of flavour? At HELP yoursELF!, we love moments that bring families together — talking, laughing, and learning about each other in simple ways. So grab a slice, start a conversation, and enjoy the moment 💬❤️ 👇 Tell us below: Sweet or savoury? And if you were a pie… which one would you be? #NationalPieDay #HELPyoursELF #FamilyMoments #SweetOrSavoury #KitchenConversations #GetTalking