Blogs

Today over 2 million people in the UK live with sight loss. Keeping our eyes healthy is so important in our digitalised world and this starts with Less Screen Time More Play Time. Hear from the experts at Girlington Specsavers about the importance of playing outdoors for eye health.

No more sleepless nights! Help parents to create bedtime routines that will help their child have a relaxing, deep sleep. Using Less Screen Time More Play Time, help families to reduce screen time and establish healthy sleep patterns.

Co-founder of Outdoors Thinking, Professor Jan White, has worked both nationally and internationally as an independent consultant. She advocates for high quality outdoor provision for services for children from birth onwards, with a particular focus on their early years. In this episode, we talk about all things outdoors and why outdoor play is so important for young children.

The Government's new "Giving Every Child the Best Start in Life" strategy aligns perfectly with our mission at 50 Things to Do Before You're Five. Hear from our Director: Institute for the Early Years, Rebecca Oberg, about just how intertwined both of our approaches really are.

Bradford’s year as UK City of Culture is a celebration of our rich heritage, vibrant creativity, and proud diversity, and at the heart of it all is PLAY. As we celebrate National Play Day 2025 on Wednesday 6th of August, Rebecca Oberg, Director: Institute for the Early Years, shares Bradford’s rich play history and how it is embedded into our culture.

TV Presenter, Parenting Expert, Author and Former Teacher Sue Atkins, joins us for episode two of our podcast. She talks to us about the dangers surrounding screen time, and the impact it has on young children.

Discover the rich history of play in Bradford as we celebrate Bradford as the UK City of Culture for 2025 in our new podcast, the Playful Podcast!

Our Director: Institute for the Early Years, Rebecca Oberg announces the new 50 Things to Do Before You're Five 'Less Screen Time, More Play Time' early childhood campaign.

Andrea Layzell, Early Years Project Lead is sadly leaving our 50 Things team! We had one last celebration with Andrea to give her a well deserved send off. We hosted an afternoon tea and invited lots of colleagues and friends who wanted to congratulate Andrea on all her hard work over the years. The event had lots of food, sharing of old memories and lots of fun!

National "Crush a Can" Day falls on the 27th of September each year! We at 50 Things are sharing our love for recycling and raising awareness for its importance. Join us in making our world a better and more clean place!