Blogs
From Your Doorstep to Transforming Lives: The Journey of Donated Clothes
Our journey with clothing collections begins with a simple yet crucial step: the arrival of our drivers at your doorstep, ready to collect the items you kindly donated. Every donation, no matter how small or big, will help make a lasting difference in the lives of children.
Addiction in Youth: How to Recognise, Understand, and Help
Addiction is a chronic illness that impacts a person’s brain and behaviour, leading to an obsessive need for a substance or engage in a specific activity. It can have a significant impact on a person’s health, relationships and overall quality of life. In this blog, we will take a closer look into addiction and provide support to help you and your children who may be struggling.
The Woke Culture: How It’s Changing Society
The term ‘woke’ originated in the 1940s and referred to being aware of social injustice, often expressed as ‘stay woke’. It was created by and for the black community in their fight against racism. As the term has now gained mainstream attention, its meaning has broadened to cover a more general awareness of social injustices affecting all groups.
6 Simple Tips for a Greener Lifestyle
In case you missed Recycle Week, we’re here to raise awareness about the staggering amount of waste our country generates each year and the significant impact it has on the environment. By understanding the scale of the problem, we can all take steps to reduce waste and adopt greener practices to protect our planet. So, we’re dedicating this blog to sharing easy and effective ways you can rescue your waste from ending up in landfill.
Is TikTok Safe for Teens? The Alarming Truth Revealed
TikTok is a social media platform where users create, share, and discover short videos, typically lasting from 15 seconds to a few minutes. In this blog, we’ll take a closer look at the app and explore the factors behind its immense popularity as well as its potential dangers.
Introduction to Entrepreneurship!
For several years I had promised my children that would set up a garage stall to sell their old clothes and toys. The plans each year became more elaborate with their desire to sell home made lemonade, cupcakes and even do some face painting. Unfortunately (fortunately!), we ended up donating our old items to friends before we were able to run the stall, so when school were looking for volunteers to run stalls at the summer fayre, I entered the kids in.
5 Simple Tips to Instantly Calm Your Mind
In today’s fast-paced world, feeling overwhelmed or stressed has become a common experience for many of us. Whether it’s the pressure of work, personal challenges, or simply trying to keep up with daily responsibilities, finding ways to calm down and regain a sense of stability is essential for both our mental and physical well-being.
Carlie Marshall: 40,000 children have been waiting over two years for help
Carlie Marshall, an experienced and passionate counsellor, is our ‘Someone to Talk To’ mental health campaign manager. In this interview, she shares insights from her past experiences working with both children and adults and explains what led her to join the ‘Someone to Talk To’ campaign at Little Lives UK.
Cost of Living Crisis: A Survival Guide for Families
As the cost-of-living crisis continues to bite, many parents are looking for new budget-friendly ways to support their children. It’s estimated that 1 in 5 households with children are in serious financial difficulties and are three times more likely to fall behind on bills. To help you keep your costs down whist still enjoying quality time with your family, we have created this guide.
Signs of Autism in Boys
Autism Spectrum Disorder is a developmental condition that can present differently in boys and girls. Although both boys and girls can display a wide range of symptoms, from subtle to severe, boys are more commonly diagnosed with autism. This is often because their symptoms tend to align more closely with the “classic” presentation of autism.