The Piklo blog
Gift ideas, bedtime rituals, reading and self-confidence: our tips to support the big milestones of childhood.
Why give a book where your child is the hero
Seeing themselves in a story builds confidence, a love of reading and family bonds. Here's what a personalised book really brings.
September 21, 2026 · 1 min readPotty training: how to make the switch a success
When and how to support potty training: the signs your child is ready, the gentle method, and handling accidents without drama.
September 21, 2026 · 1 min readHow to set up a calming bedtime routine
A good bedtime routine is short, regular and predictable. Here are the steps that help a child fall asleep peacefully, night after night.
September 21, 2026 · 1 min readHelping your child manage anger
Tantrums are part of development. Here's how to welcome the emotion, help your child calm down and set a kind, firm boundary.
September 21, 2026 · 1 min readPreparing your child for a new sibling
How to prepare the older child for a new baby, prevent jealousy and celebrate their new role as a big brother or sister.
September 21, 2026 · 1 min readGiving toddlers a love of reading
How to build the joy of reading from an early age: rituals, choosing books, and tips to make reading an eagerly awaited moment.
September 21, 2026 · 1 min readHelping a child overcome the fear of the dark
Fear of the dark is a normal stage. Here's how to reassure your child, set up their room and turn bedtime into a calm moment.
September 21, 2026 · 1 min readMaking the first day at daycare a success
How to prepare your child (and yourself) for the separation: settling in, the goodbye ritual and the gestures that reassure.
September 21, 2026 · 1 min readBuilding a child's self-confidence
Simple everyday gestures to help your child believe in themselves: fair encouragement, autonomy and the right to make mistakes.
September 21, 2026 · 1 min readNightmares and night terrors: how to respond
Tell nightmares and night terrors apart, know how to respond in the moment, and reduce how often they happen for calmer nights.
September 21, 2026 · 1 min readThe comfort object: its role and when to let go
Why the comfort object matters for a child, how to manage it day to day, and how to gently support letting go of it.
September 21, 2026 · 1 min readNewborn gift ideas that last
Beyond clothes and soft toys, useful, lasting and meaningful newborn gift ideas to mark the baby's arrival.
September 21, 2026 · 1 min readA personalised and unforgettable Christmas gift
How to stand out under the tree with a personalised Christmas gift that touches the child and lasts well beyond the holidays.
September 21, 2026 · 1 min readKeeping children busy without screens
Simple screen-free activity ideas to keep children busy at home, spark their imagination and enjoy good moments together.
September 21, 2026 · 1 min readHelping your child sleep better
Rhythms, environment, rituals: the keys to quality sleep for your child, and the common mistakes to avoid.
September 21, 2026 · 1 min readHandling separation anxiety in children
Separation anxiety is a normal stage of development. Here's how to reassure your child and help them handle separations more calmly.
September 21, 2026 · 1 min readWhy read your child a story every night
Language, sleep, bonding, imagination: the many benefits of the bedtime story, and how to make it a ritual that counts.
September 21, 2026 · 1 min readA gift that strengthens the bond with grandparents
How to nurture the bond between grandparents and grandchildren, even from afar, with ideas and gifts that bring them closer.
September 21, 2026 · 1 min readBoosting your child's language with books
How books and shared reading stimulate a child's vocabulary and expression, with concrete tips by age.
September 21, 2026 · 1 min readHow to stop the pacifier gently: an age-by-age guide
When and how to give up the pacifier without stress: the gradual method, age-by-age tips, mistakes to avoid and the role of bedtime rituals.
September 20, 2026 · 4 min readPersonalised gift ideas for a child
Our pick of gifts that last, including the book where your child becomes the hero.
September 20, 2026 · 1 min read