A trial of the EasyPeasy parenting app led by the University of Oxford and involving 302 families with children aged two to five years old from eight children’s centres in Newham, all in disadvantaged areas, found the app to have positive effects on children’s concentration levels, determination and ability to make their own decisions.
EasyPeasy is a smartphone app for parents of young children that sends game ideas and tips on child development. The app is only available to parents through schools, nurseries and children’s centres that have registered to use it.
Parents and carers who took part in the trial used the app for three months. They were sent short video clips with ideas of games to play with their child, along with brief written instructions and a series of text reminders encouraging them to try out the games.
Register now to continue reading
Thank you for visiting Nursery World and making use of our archive of more than 35,000 expert features, subject guides, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Unlimited access to news and opinion
-
Email newsletter providing activity ideas, best practice and breaking news
Already have an account? Sign in here
