While having a school uniform seems like a pain for children, there are actually a wealth of benefits to wearing it each day. This sixth form in Devon shows why school uniform is really important for children. It’s more cost-effective Having a school uniform means your child doesn’t have to plan ahead with 5 outfits. […]
5 Unique Hobbies for Children
Thinking of different hobbies and activities to explore can seem like a chore, but there are plenty of options out there. Here are 5 suggestions that this private school in Surrey recommends. 1 – Board games Playing board games casually helps with your child’s understanding of strategy and having fun, but it can also grow […]
100 words: carpe momento
Carpe Momento. Like discovering a tenner in my winter coat, I can’t quite believe my luck today. Checking clock, calendar and the view out of the window, it is true. The next 45 minutes can be mine alone… if I move fast. Go now. Turn the list face down, ignore the voice in my head. […]
We All Get Anxious – Here’s The Solution
If you are someone who tends to experience a lot of anxiety, the good news is that there are a lot of things you can do to improve the situation. No matter how many ways you might have tried to do this in the past, there are always other things you can try, so that […]
100 words – The Queen
The Queen. I’d never met her, though she seemed like a nice old lady; the kind of granny who’d sneak you a toffee. Not any longer – she died today. Of course, there are more opinions about monarchy and history than years in her record-breaking reign. Right, wrong, royal? Who knows? But on my way […]
100 words – imposter syndrome
I cannot diagnose myself with imposter syndrome, because, in doing so, I would admit that I have, in fact, reach the criteria even if I can’t shift the sneaky sensation that I’ve misunderstood the vary nature of what we’re doing here. The reality is that if I say ‘that’s me, I have that thing where […]
Top tips for preparing your child for the school bus
If your child is getting ready to start using the school bus, they may be feeling quite nervous. As they grow, they’ll face obstacles and faced with little milestones such as this, so preparing them is the best way for them to learn to cope. Once they get used to this new part in their […]
Helping your child become more independent
As a parent, it can be hard to find a balance between teaching your child how to be independent and keeping them as your little baby for as long as possible. But given that growing up is inevitable, it is important to start teaching your child skills to be independent from a young age. As […]