One fifth of parents are repeatedly taking their eyes off the road after being distracted by their children while driving, according to a new study. Distraction and fatigue were contributory factors in ten per cent of fatalities in road…
Are you one of those people who say, ‘I’d give anything to be young again?’ But, on reflection, would you really? Maybe knowing what you know now and going back in time would be an enticing option, but I’m…
Forget having a favourite child – half of Brits confess they have a favourite PARENT, a study has found. Research revealed four in ten adults get on better with their mum, while one in seven prefer dad’s company. Children…
We often look at family movies as the type that are sure to get across a certain lesson or important takeaway in life. They are the kind of film that brings you a little closer to each other and…
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Worlds biggest Jute Bag created by school kids to encourage people to go plastic free
A Jute Bag the size of nine double-decker buses has smashed the Guinness World Record after it was hoisted to the sky at a primary school in Bradford-on-Avon. Pupils from Fitzmaurice School helped local business, Cotton Bag Co, to…
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Parents want sunglasses to become an official part of school uniform
More than half of parents believe sunglasses should become an official part of school uniform, a study has found. A study of 1,000 mums and dads with children aged 4-12 found 72 per cent worry about protecting their child’s…
As a teenager there are many pressures to contend with. The social and academic pressures of school life, maybe the stress of leaving one school for another, fitting in, being accepted and acceptable, studying, keeping family happy with your…
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5 Effective Ways To Tame a Toddler Tantrum
There are many ways to work through an outburst without trouble, and here are some of the most effective ways: Prevention is key Make sure that you take time each day to give your child your full attention. Set…
The ideal solution for any teacher looking to organise an exciting, eye-opening and fulfilling school trip for their students whilst either sticking to a tight budget or avoiding long travel times and overnight stays is a one-day trip within…
Think about your best memories of being a child and bet you one or more of them will include as aspect of play. Personally, I remember spending hours and hours riding bikes up and down the hill outside my…