Life Skills and Everyday Development
As children grow, they gradually gain the confidence and abilities they need to become more independent in their daily lives. This page brings together helpful, trusted resources to support families in developing key life skills from early independence and self‑care to understanding responsibilities at home.
Whether you’re looking for guidance on hygiene routines, ideas for practising everyday tasks, or ways to nurture your child’s developing confidence, the links below offer practical advice from reliable organisations.
Independence Skills
- Your child's development - Kent family
- Occupational Therapy Activities and Resources - Child Development
- Baby Development
- Cbeebies -Parenting
- BBC Tiny Happy People - Child development and milestones
Hygiene & Self-Care
Household Tasks & Responsibility
- Supporting your child or teen's emotional wellbeing - Kent family
- Strengthening Family Relationships - Kent County Council
- Anger management in children: how parents can help | NSPCC


