If you’re like most homeowners, keeping your home clean and tidy is a never-ending battle. It seems like there’s always something that needs to be done – sweeping the floors, vacuuming the carpets, dusting the furniture, scrubbing the bathroom tiles; the list goes on and on. But don’t despair! There is hope. With a bit […]
100 words on swimming
Swimming – This weekend, I became one of those women who posts photos of themselves wading into icy water wearing a bobble hat. In the dark, under the fattest, glow-in-the-dark biscuit of a moon, you couldn’t see the goose flesh as the slick cold inched upwards. And upwards. Unbearable, exquisite, until, suddenly… Oh, I can […]
Vanishing act
Love, they say. Whether it’s the sneaky, while-you-were-looking-elsewhere kind Or a thunderbolt that smacks you And leaves you reeling like walking into a door in the dark, It arrives – a huge and solid thing Immovable and permanent Stone I love you, they say And it’s a fact, like gravity Or the wetness of rain […]
Understanding Your Child’s Curriculum
The national curriculum outlines the set standards for schools to meet and where students should be with regards to their development. It’s a pretty handy tool for parents too as it helps them to support their child’s learning at home. There are a few differences that you’ll find from school to school as programmes […]
How to Raise a Compassionate Child
We all want our children to grow up to be kind and compassionate people that we can be proud of. Luckily, it’s something that doesn’t require a lot of work as we’re all born with the instinct to help others. It just needs nurturing and reminding. A prep school in Worcestershire has some wonderful […]