The primary school years are among the most important in any child’s life. Therefore, a rounded education is imperative along with teachers who support their students in style. Youngsters are like sponges that will soak up information during these…
When your child reaches a certain age, you have to think about where they will go for secondary education. In the UK, we have a host of schooling options available. Most children will go to public schools, but there are…
If you’re looking to learn something new, there are a variety of options online. No longer do you need years of student debt or a dorm that’s falling apart at the seams, just go online and learn whatever you…
You cannot put a price tag on friendships – especially quality friendships. Good friends provide a sense of safety and understanding needed for living an emotionally fulfilled life. But how do you go about making good friends? And more…
Is your toddler still reliant on a dummy? Try not to worry as you’re not the only one! You can help them to ditch the dummy… it’s not an impossible task! A recent study revealed that almost two-thirds of…
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Mrs Mactivity: Educational Printables for Early Years and Primary
As a teacher, private tutor and parent, I often find myself reinventing the wheel. The Mrs Mactivity website is a timesaver for anyone involved in the education of children. Educational printables are something that all teachers, home educators and…
Recently, a friendship I’ve had since I was very young broke down. This got me thinking about whether drifting apart is inevitable when you live far away from each other. What do you think? Overthinking and Anxiety As an…
The new academic year is fast approaching, but it’s not too late to start your degree. Plenty of universities up and down the country will accept late submissions via clearing. So, if you’ve had a change of heart, you…
It can be tempting to open the curtains on a morning, see the rain, and cancel plans to go out. Why wait for the sun? Embrace the weather now and find something to do whatever is happening outside. Today…
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Children: How Often Do You Wash (or Encourage Them to Wash) Yours?
If you are on social media, it is impossible to have missed the recent debates linked to celebs’ revelations about their children being unwashed unless visibly dirty. So, how often should you wash your children? Ashton Kutcher and Mila…