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107 words

November 4, 2021 By Ellen

Everyone has an opinion about my life – how I live and why. Who’s there and – more importantly – who isn’t. They care what I do and with whom. I’m too old, too young. Working too hard and not doing enough. Who would I be if I didn’t care what they thought? After all […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: 100 words, creative writing, idea, opinion

Why Are Chores Important for My Child’s Overall Development?

November 4, 2021 By Ellen

Very few children would say that they enjoy doing chores, but unfortunately for them, chores are an important element of their development. Lots of skills can be learnt through helping run a household and it also teaches them to be grateful for everything you do for them. I have teamed up with a senior school […]

Filed Under: chores., house, house cleaning, housework, housework half hour Tagged With: children, chores, responsibility, School, teamwork

Germany: A country worth visiting

November 3, 2021 By Ellen

Germany steals the show by harmoniously combining its underground character with luxury, the top modern museums and the temples of gastronomy with the canteens of wurst and ethnic food. Whatever your tastes (either high class or punk aesthetics), you will be completely satisfied in this country. From the incredible capital of Berlin to the fairytale […]

Filed Under: travel, travel with children, travel. safety. Tagged With: Berlin, cities, Cologne, Europe, Germany, travel, voyage

103 words

November 2, 2021 By Ellen

Tired. You know how people who have been starved don’t ever have quite the same relationship with food? I don’t mean a bit peckish or even a few pounds lighter after a dirty weekend with the lurghy. No. Proper rib-counting, eye-sinking malnourisment that they didn’t ask for. These people will hoard tins and packets, just […]

Filed Under: other things I have learned Tagged With: 100 words, motherhood, sleep, tired, tiredness

What to do if your child doesn’t enjoy school

November 2, 2021 By Ellen

It’s not unusual for a bit of grumpiness in the morning and the occasional attempt to wriggle out of going to school but might be something to be concerned about if it’s becoming a habit. We have teamed up with a prep school in Hampton to share tips on what to do if your child […]

Filed Under: threat, tips, transition Tagged With: anxiety, fear, School, teachers, unhappy, worry

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