Christmas Eve is one of the most magical evenings of the year, and one that most likely is filled with a range of traditions. The sun sets, the air becomes crisp and cold, and children are bursting with excitement…
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A birthday can be one of the most memorable and fun events in a child’s life. Therefore, it is essential to make the occasion special by choosing the best gifts for your infant’s birthday. However, if you’re like many…
While it might be something you don’t want to do, it is never too early to begin the process of sex education with your children. From a very early age, children are curious about body parts, where they come…
Now the kids are back to school in Leicester and other parts of the UK, and the long summer holidays are a distant memory, you will be looking for a way to make the school run less chaos. This begins with…
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…
4-12 year olds Early Years Education Parenting Primary
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…
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…