The strain on parents when it comes to transition is usually moving from the summer holidays back into school. However, over the past year, it has been harder than usual. Many parents have opted to not send their children…
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No matter what the outcome of a divorce, the children come first. A divorce can crush a child’s known world of security. Before the divorce, children have often been listening to and witnessing the harsh words and fights of…
Hands up if you feel under pressure to be a good parent. Most of us do. That feeling of togetherness and time to bond as a family can be challenging to find. If I introduce the word camping now,…
This article is a brief introduction to the different stages of learning maths from babies to children aged five. Maths really is everywhere, and it is not something that is just acquired when a child goes to school. Every…
When preparing school lunch for your child, know his likes and dislikes, pay attention to the food pyramid, and include lots of tastes and textures. Packing a nutritious and tasty school lunch can be quite a challenge. Children want…
Back in summer term 2020, I read comments online from a handful of parents saying that schools should open during the summer holidays to allow children to ‘catch up’. It bemused me then; it bemuses me now that politicians…
Four basic parenting styles make up the way most people raise their families. Some methods are positive, while others have their flaws. The four basic parenting styles that encompass most families include: permissive, authoritative, authoritarian, and uninvolved. Most people…
Children’s stories are for more than entertainment. Taking time to read often solidifies your bond with your child and creates a successful foundation for the future. Parents love curling up next to their child with a fun book and…
I want to talk to you… the parents who are home-schooling, home-schooling without choosing to. To those of you printing worksheet after worksheet… I mean, do we have enough ink for this? Getting a text from “Mrs Hoohar” asking…
The pandemic has required most people to stay indoors. While this may be tolerable for some time, it’s easy to get agitated as the quarantine period drags on. This may be even harder for the children who don’t yet…