How can it possibly be almost a week into the month of May already? Day 6 of May-Hem and I’m going to be writing about rainy days, as I look out of the window and see one in front…
It’s Day 5 of my May-Hem challenge, and I’m flagging because I’m ill. As a result, I’m going to write about looking after myself – my body and my mind. “The challenge is not to be perfect — it…
It’s Day 4 of my May-Hem challenge already (apologies – I realise this will be going on late. I started writing but felt so ill and couldn’t carry on…), and today’s blog post is going to be focusing on…
Well, it’s day 3 of my self-inflicted (yes, you read it right!) May-Hem challenge and I’m going to be focusing on comparisons today. I think it’s pretty natural to compare yourself to others at times, but it’s not always…
It’s Day 2 of my self-created May-Hem challenge, and today I’m going to be focusing on giving thanks. I’ve chosen this topic as yesterday, I got a little upset and felt unappreciated. “Showing gratitude is one of the simplest…
It’s Day 1 of my May-Hem challenge, where I’ll be blogging every day (or trying to) of the months. Today, I’m sharing my thoughts and feelings about the first third of the year. I cannot quite believe that May…
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Solving the Internal Issues: Helping Your Child’s Mental Blocks to Academic Excellence
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Boredom Striking Again in Your House? Five Suggestions for Kids (and Wannabe Kids)
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