Looking for the right Christmas gifts for a tween girl (MY tween girl!) has exhausted me. Honestly, I am worn out. I figured that if I’ve struggled this much, it is probably worth sharing my suggestions with everyone else…
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4-12 year olds
Dealing with tantrums or generally a child’s poor behaviour is never simple. As a parent, you, no doubt, are seeking the most effective methods to address these concerns without worsening your parent-child relationship. So, what strategies work the best…
Looking for activities to do with children on a rainy day while you’re stuck at home? You’re probably from the U.K., too! It’s edging ever closer to the summer holiday right now and the chances are the weather will…
Wanting to have another baby is a big deal for any couple. It can change your existing life greatly and comes with financial implications. Making the decision to start a family in the first place can seem much easier…
More than half of parents admit it’s a battle to get their children to wash their hands. A poll of 2,000 mums and dads of 3–16-year-olds has found they struggle to get their youngsters to wash their hands before…
Isolation boredom may seem inevitable for our little darlings who are lucky to escape the painful side effects of contracting the Covid-19 virus. However, there are things to put in place to prevent it, and if that’s too late…
As parents, we all know that the day will come that we need to discuss puberty with our children. In my opinion, it shouldn’t be an option; it’s a necessity. Schools are obliged to teach a curriculum that involves…
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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…
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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…
We had a power cut last week. Amidst the stormy weather and atrocious downpour of rain, the electricity went off, so it was back to basics when it came to entertainment in our household. It was partway through drying…