Geraldine Hyman

When parents first look at Theatretrain, they often focus on the obvious things. The singing. The dancing. The drama. And that’s completely understandable. After all, that’s what happens in the classes. But…

You pick them up. You ask how it went. And you get… “Good.” Or:“Fine.” Or sometimes just a shrug. After three hours, you might expect a bit more. A story.A highlight.Something. So…

When a child first starts something new, parents naturally look for signs it’s working. Did they enjoy it?Did they join in?Did they come out smiling? And those first few weeks matter. But…

It’s something parents don’t always say straight away… But it’s there in the background. “What if they just mess around?”“What if they don’t listen?”“What if they don’t take it seriously?” Sometimes it’s…

It’s usually one of the first questions parents ask. Sometimes out loud.Sometimes just to themselves. “Three hours… is that a bit much?” And on paper, I understand why it sounds like it…

What happens if your child gets to the door of a new activity and simply refuses to go in? It's one of the biggest worries parents have before a taster session. The…