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Irish Examiner
12-08-2025
- General
- Irish Examiner
Joanna Fortune: A trial visit to playschool didn't go well, I'm dreading the real thing in September
My three-year-old daughter is very attached to me. She's an only child, and we do almost everything together. I work part-time, and my mum comes to the house to look after her, so it's an easy transition. She is due to start playschool in September and I'm dreading it. A trial visit in June did not go well — she got distressed when I attempted to leave, so I stayed with her. What would you advise? Toddlers often find transitions challenging because young children thrive in familiar environments where they experience safe predictability. Any changes in routine that would introduce someone new into their care network or see them entering a new and therefore unfamiliar environment is often met with resistance. This resistance can be expressed as protest (refusing to go to school) or distress (tears and clinginess) but underpinning both of these overt expressions is a level of worry and uncertainty as to how this new change will go for them. We know that transitions can activate worry within a child, especially when they don't yet understand what their time away from their attachment figures will look, sound, and feel like, so the best start is to accept and empathise with their feelings. Validate it for her: 'I know trying new things can feel scary. You don't know anyone here very well yet but there are lots of children to play with, cool new toys and really kind grown-ups who know how to read great stories. This is a fun place when you get to know it.' Words are our grown-up way of explaining something but, of course, young children learn by doing more than speaking. So, plan for playing this out. Take out some small-world toys (miniature dolls from a dolls house/Sylvanian family characters/Playmobil characters, etc) and play out a short scenario of one of the little characters going to a new school, your story can include the little character being nervous and hesitant, hiding behind the parent's legs and tentatively exploring the new place to discover how much fun it is. Play this out with her many times, certainly daily, to build up an understanding of the transition. Having a routine that gives her non-verbal but experiential cues on her way in to preschool and home — things that mark the point of separation and reunification for her — can be helpful. This might look like playing a particular playlist of songs on the drive (if you drive) or playing I-Spy on the walk to the entrance. Then greeting her with a little babycino (small cup of warm milk with a dusting of cocoa powder on top) or a snack and a juice at the end of the day or playing 'animal walks' to get home/back to the car (whereby you walk like different animals, taking turns to name an animal to walk like). These are playful ways to cue her that you will leave and return. Another symbolic way to mark this is to draw a small red heart on your wrist and one on hers. Tell her these are love buttons and press them together when you are saying goodbye, telling her that when she misses you, she can touch this heart and you will send love from your heart to hers. Books like The Invisible String by Patrice Karst help children to understand that we are still connected even when not together and Going to School from the Usbourne First Experiences range can also be helpful. Stick with it - lots of reassurance and repetition should help her adjust and settle. Be sure that you have support for yourself, as these transitions are also tough on parents. If you have a question for child psychotherapist Dr Joanna Fortune, please send it to parenting@
Scottish Sun
25-05-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Britain's favourite car games revealed according to survey – is yours on the list?
Keep reading for the full ranking below CAR BLIMEY Britain's favourite car games revealed according to survey – is yours on the list? Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A POLL has revealed the most popular 'car games' among Britons, with I-spy coming out on top. I-Spy, 'First one to see' and Yellow Car are among the nation's most popular 'car games', according to research. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Research found I-spy was the most popular car game Credit: Simon Jacobs/PinPep 3 Yellow Car was Britain's fourth favourite car game according to the poll Credit: Simon Jacobs/PinPep A poll of 2,000 adults found 88 per cent will indulge in a time-killing challenge when on a road trip. Spotting car brands and various license plates also proved popular. Other games to feature in the top 20 include the Alphabet Game, when you have to think of a word in a certain category beginning with each letter and the classic Rock Paper Scissors. Name That Tune, Would You Rather and even Truth or Dare are also popular. It comes after Londoners playing 'Yellow Car' would have found themselves racking up the points, after images captured five new Renault 5 E-Tech Electric vehicles buzzing around the capital's most famous landmarks. The fleet were all designed in the French carmaker's iconic yellow pop colourway, making them stand out from the crowd. The swarm of five in-sync cars drove past London sights including The Mall and past Big Ben. A spokesperson from the automotive brand, which also commissioned the research, said: "The nation will be taking to the roads this Bank Holiday weekend and I'm sure many will be playing at least one of these classic car games. 'While I-Spy might still be the most popular, Yellow Car is one that many will be familiar with. 'Trying to spot a brightly coloured car while on the road can keep adults and children alike entertained and can help make any car journey go that little bit quicker. New Renault 4 is no longer a cheap, simple no frills runabout - it's now a funky family crossover and a capital B bargain 'So, having launched Renault 5 with the option of vibrant, fun colours, we wanted to play a real-life version of the Yellow Car game on the streets of London, so anyone driving past would have had a bumper load of cars to shout about.' The study also revealed that for 67 per cent of those who play car games, the point doing so is simply to pass time and stave off boredom, but 43 per cent rely on them to lighten the mood. And 16 per cent turn to them to reduce screen time or random scrolling on their phones. It also emerged 63 per cent of adults claimed car games make them feel nostalgic for the car trips of their childhood. UK car journeys were the most popular time to break out a game (53 per cent), followed by when going a day trip (41 per cent) and visiting friends and family (32 per cent). But 21 per cent of adults also play them when driving with friends and 17 per cent do so on the exciting journey to the airport. And nearly one in 10 (eight per cent) of the parents polled, via OnePoll, turn to them to keep kids entertained on the school run. MOST POPULAR CAR GAMES I-spy First One to See... Car Brand Spotting Yellow Car License Plate Game Alphabet Game Rock, Paper, Scissors Who Am I? 20 Questions Memory Game Spot the Animal Name that Tune Would you Rather Truth or Dare Word Association Travel Treasure Hunt / Bingo Two Truths and a Lie Hum the Tune Story Builder Guess the Movie Quote
The Irish Sun
25-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Britain's favourite car games revealed according to survey – is yours on the list?
A POLL has revealed the most popular 'car games' among Britons, with I-spy coming out on top. I-Spy, 'First one to see' and Yellow Car are among the nation's most popular 'car games', according to research. 3 Research found I-spy was the most popular car game Credit: Simon Jacobs/PinPep 3 Yellow Car was Britain's fourth favourite car game according to the poll Credit: Simon Jacobs/PinPep A poll of 2,000 adults found 88 per cent will indulge in a time-killing challenge when on a road trip. Spotting car brands and various license plates also proved popular. Other games to feature in the top 20 include the Alphabet Game, when you have to think of a word in a certain category beginning with each letter and the classic Rock Paper Scissors. Name That Tune, Would You Rather and even Truth or Dare are also popular. Read more Motors It comes after Londoners playing The fleet were all designed in the French carmaker's iconic yellow pop colourway, making them stand out from the crowd. The swarm of five in-sync cars drove past London sights including The Mall and past Big Ben. A spokesperson from the automotive brand, which also commissioned the research, said: "The nation will be taking to the roads this Bank Holiday weekend and I'm sure many will be playing at least one of these classic car games. Most read in Motors 'While I-Spy might still be the most popular, Yellow Car is one that many will be familiar with. 'Trying to spot a brightly coloured car while on the road can keep adults and children alike entertained and can help make any car journey go that little bit quicker. New Renault 4 is no longer a cheap, simple no frills runabout - it's now a funky family crossover and a capital B bargain 'So, having launched The study also revealed that for 67 per cent of those who play car games, the point doing so is simply to pass time and stave off boredom, but 43 per cent rely on them to lighten the mood. And 16 per cent turn to them to It also emerged 63 per cent of adults claimed car games make them feel nostalgic for the UK car journeys were the most popular time to break out a game (53 per cent), followed by when going a day trip (41 per cent) and visiting friends and family (32 per cent). But 21 per cent of adults also play them when driving with friends and 17 per cent do so on the exciting journey to the airport. And nearly one in 10 (eight per cent) of the parents polled, via OnePoll, turn to them to keep kids entertained on the school run. MOST POPULAR CAR GAMES I-spy First One to See... Car Brand Spotting Yellow Car License Plate Game Alphabet Game Rock, Paper, Scissors Who Am I? 20 Questions Memory Game Spot the Animal Name that Tune Would you Rather Truth or Dare Word Association Travel Treasure Hunt / Bingo Two Truths and a Lie Hum the Tune Story Builder Guess the Movie Quote 3 The new Renault 5 is available in a range of vibrant colours Credit: Simon Jacobs/PinPep
Miami Herald
24-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Us Weekly's 5 Hot Stories: Bachelorette's Katie Thurston Is Married, Tiger Woods Dating Update
Former Bachelorette Katie Thurston and comedian Jeff Arcuri quietly tied the knot following her breast cancer diagnosis. Us Weekly broke the news of the couple's marriage, which took place in a backyard ceremony in New York City on Saturday, March 22. Arcuri spilled the beans about the pair's plans to wed during an exclusive interview with Us days prior while speaking about how Thurston's health battle has impacted their relationship. 'You would think it would cause more tribulation or problems between you, but it's bonded us more than anything else, which is why we're moving up the wedding a little bit. … We're getting married in two days,' he said. Thurston got emotional while praising her now-husband for 'being there' for her every step of her cancer journey, which continues with the I-Spy breast cancer trial later this month and a subsequent surgery. Thurston and Arcuri initially connected via Instagram and got engaged in August 2024. She announced her breast cancer diagnosis earlier this year. Scroll below for more exclusive content and top stories: Ivanka Trump is 'so happy' for Donald Trump Jr.'s ex-wife, Vanessa Trump, who recently confirmed her relationship with golf legend Tiger Woods. Former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner announced the death of his 14-year-old son, Miller, who became 'ill' while on vacation. Get to know the athlete's family, including wife Jessica and son Hunter. Country singer Jelly Roll is making his acting debut on the CBS series Fire Country — and Us has the exclusive first look at his important role. Meghan Markle gave fans a rare glimpse of how much her two children with Prince Harry — son Archie, 5, and daughter Lilibet, 3 — have grown in a sweet family photo. Visit sign up to get daily news via email and follow Us on Instagram or Facebook for more news, exclusive interviews and intel, red carpet dispatches and beyond.
