Here is Lisa talking about what is currently going on with Fink cards and the importance of family mealtime's. Find out more about family mealtimes and the importance of eating meals as family. … [Read more...]
Family Dinner time – its more than food!
March 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment
For many busy parents the words ‘Quality Time’ instantly conjure up feelings of guilt! Juggling home and work is hard enough but finding time to fit in a magical hour of quality time every day seems a near impossibility to many time stressed parents. Well, after a bit of creative thinking I think … [Read more...]
Why mealtimes are good for families.
March 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Yvonne Wake (BSc. MSc), a Public Health Nutritionist at Roehampton University, London, has written a paper on nutrition and the role a family plays, she agrees that it’s important to eat meals together as a family. “Talking to children over dinner is a great way of gaining trust and they are … [Read more...]
Happy New Year!
January 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
2012 is going to be pretty special I have a feeling that 2012 is going to be pretty special, I think it’s going to be a year where people, communities and society as a whole, come together to connect, talk and celebrate. I believe that both the Queens Jubilee and the Olympics will be tremendously … [Read more...]
Introducing Fiona Marshall Village Capital winner
December 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I am delighted to introduce you to Fiona Marshall, founder of www.notmassproduced.com and www.tastia.com AND Village Capital winner! In addition to being a thoroughly lovely person and a worthy winner Fiona’s business is making a real impact. Her two websites showcase the work of amazing artisans. … [Read more...]
Fink Cards has Won £50,000 of Investment to Help get Families Talking
December 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I have exciting news! Fink Cards has won £50,000 of investment It goes without saying that I am absolutely delighted. This is a really big deal for us as it means we can scale up to create a bigger, better business and more importantly make more of an impact getting children and families talking. It … [Read more...]
August 31, 2011 By Leave a Comment
We have always believed that communication is the key to children reaching their potential so we were delighted to support the National Year of communication in highlighting their Hello campaign. This month we have devoted our blog and social media activity to the campaign. We have learnt so much … [Read more...]
Coming to the End of Hello..But There’s More to Come
August 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Our month of activity for the Hello campaign is drawing to a close but the national year doesn’t end here, have a sneaky peek at what is to come: September - Back to school Speech and language skills are vital in the classroom. Language is the way that teachers teach and children learn. October … [Read more...]
Listen Up – It’s Not Just Talking
August 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
It isn't easy to see and recognise what happens beneath the surface of children's communication. Being able to listen, pay attention, play and understand are the fundamental building blocks of communication. Adults play a crucial role in supporting these skills. If a child can't listen and understand, … [Read more...]
A Month of “Hello”
August 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I can’t believe our month of activity for the Hello campaign is almost over, we have learnt so much over the past month about the important role communication plays in children’s development. I want to say a massive thank you to all the people who have contributed: - Sue Atkins Fiona Stachan Carole … [Read more...]
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