My four-year-old (last time I wrote about her, she was only three!) has always been a lover of water and mud. When she started nursery before her first birthday, each day there would be a change of clothing because…
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Ask any nursery or reception teacher for an important area in their classroom and I bet they’ll say ‘the role play area’. Whether it’s a castle or a home, a shop or a time machine, it has endless possibilities, and…
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Nearly half of British kids expect their teachers to be replaced by ROBOTS within the next 50 years
Nearly half of British kids expect their teachers to be replaced by ROBOTS within the next 50 years. A poll of 1,002 children aged 8-16 found 47 per cent think their overworked old schoolmasters will be upgraded to high-tech…
Parenting is not an easy feat for mothers or fathers. We regularly hear about the problems faced by mums breastfeeding in public, and this article is not intended to demean any issues faced by mothers at all, but what about…
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Almost half of parents receive financial support from their children, new research finds
The Bank of Mum and Dad isn’t just for kids’ withdrawals – almost half of parents receive financial support from their children, research found. While the younger generation is well known for having to scrimp and save to climb…
Today was a fantastic day. The rain was pouring; it didn’t matter. We were outside in the pouring rain; it didn’t matter. I got soaking wet; it didn’t matter. I challenged myself and learnt things; that mattered and, in…
As my youngest daughter approaches her fourth birthday in a few days and the start of full-time school in September, I find myself thinking about how rapidly the last few years have gone. From her quick, but traumatic birth,…
Millennials are reviving a string of traditional tasks once destined for the history books, according to research. A study into the traditional skills across generations found young adults are adept at skills such as framing pictures, calligraphy and knitting.…
By Laura Edgington It’s high time that we start acknowledging ALL the options A-levels open up. So kick back and relax as we take you through a whirlwind tour of what you can do with your A-levels. Option 1: University…
By Laura Edgington Deciding what to do after your GCSEs can be a huge dilemma. You might think that A-levels are your only choice, or that your poor GCSE results mean you can’t continue with further education. If there’s one…