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Setting up the perfect study space for your child

August 14, 2022 By Ellen

Studying is important. It’s a necessity to succeeding through school and opening up opportunities for a better career in the future. If your child isn’t very studious it can be a difficult task trying to get them to sit down regularly to complete homework and extra curriculars. However, it is vital that parents do their […]

Filed Under: boys, family, review Tagged With: bedroom, exams, homework, learning, revision, study

A parents’ guide to SAT exams

August 14, 2022 By Ellen

SAT exams are something every child will go through once in their life. This is a great way to identify how your child is progressing and how they will handle the big transition to school. Over the course of a child’s curriculum in school, they will be given small tests on key topics which is […]

Filed Under: boys, review Tagged With: exams, SAT exams, School, tests, Y6

The must-have activewear piece is perfect for the season.

August 9, 2022 By Ellen

Summer is here! If you are trying to get yourself into the habit of exercising outdoor now that the weather is warmer or you want to get yourself a nice workout clothes to show off while commuting to the gym or at the gym, this is the time to give your activewear wardrobe a little […]

Filed Under: review Tagged With: fashion, yoga, yoga clothes

Get A New And Positive Lease On Life

July 30, 2022 By Ellen

Is your glass half full or half empty? Your response to this venerable question on positive thinking could reveal your outlook on life, how you feel about yourself, whether you’re optimistic or pessimistic, and even how your health is affected. Effective stress management relies heavily on the optimistic mindset that it typically entails. Additionally, effective […]

Filed Under: other things I have learned, review Tagged With: happy, mindfulness, nutrition, positive, serene

100 words – listening to the news

July 12, 2022 By Ellen

I had the radio on all day and by the time I got to the afternoon bulletin I conceded, chucked the towel and quit. Gloomy, doomy booming on and on and on: inflation, strikes, women’s rights, politicians who lie, policemen who rape, flights don’t leave and guns kill people. Instead I walked in the woods […]

Filed Under: other things I have learned Tagged With: 100 words, creative writing, depressing, gloom, news

100 words – Summer in the north

July 11, 2022 By Ellen

Summer in the north. There’s a moment when the sun finally gets its hat out from behind the fat coats when we stand, dazzled and gaze at the bright. Oh, how lovely! And we peel off the layers to reveal naked skin, startled and smooth, like unshelling prawns. Toes and armpits and knees startlingly unclothed. […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: 100 words, creative writing, heat wave, north, summer

Helping your child develop their vocabulary

July 11, 2022 By Ellen

  Developing a wide vocabulary range is important for a child. Alongside formal education, a parent’s involvement in teaching their child new vocabulary is vital. As much as 95% of words come from the time and efforts given by parents and the variety of vocabulary they achieve by a certain age. It is very to […]

Filed Under: other things I have learned, review Tagged With: communication, discussion, education, reading, School, talking, vocabulary, words

The benefits of coding lessons for kids

July 11, 2022 By Ellen

Photo by Kelly Sikkema on UnsplashGiving your child the best chance in the future is by giving them the opportunity to develop lots of skills that will aid them with that. Coding is one way that will help their future, get them ahead in school and enhance their current learning. Here is some advice from […]

Filed Under: other things I have learned, review Tagged With: children, coding, coding club, computer, concepts, education, IT, maths, School, teaching

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