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Masks

April 15, 2021 By Ellen

On the most ordinary of outings Between the seasonal specials and the dog food That’s where it happens Crossing off baked beans and then You look up and There is a baby who doesn’t smile back Why would he? The woman with the liver-spotted knuckles and the sardines in her trolley List, tightly clutched Her […]

Filed Under: other things I have learned, review Tagged With: covid, creative writing, masks, poem, poetry, shops, virus

Exploring Creative Writing With Your Child

April 12, 2021 By Ellen

Giving your child as many opportunities as possible to explore creative writing will not only help hone their reading and writing skills and vocabulary range, but also give them a chance to use their imagination and creativity. They might also find it a good outlet for expressing their thoughts and feelings. Read on for some […]

Filed Under: boys, review Tagged With: child, creative writing, School

How To Raise An Optimistic Child

April 12, 2021 By Ellen

Optimistic children can find it easier to tackle challenges and overcome obstacles to achieve their goals. Being optimistic also increases children’s confidence and self-esteem as they trust in their abilities. They will be more resilient in the face of setbacks, and more likely to push themselves out of their comfort zones. Read on for some […]

Filed Under: boys, review Tagged With: children, optimism, Resilience, strength

What Are STEM Subjects?

April 12, 2021 By Ellen

STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. It encompasses a wide variety of specific subjects, including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Design and Technology, Information and Communication Technology, Computer Science, Geography and Economics. Studying STEM subjects will help develop your child’s innate curiosity in the world and equip them with a number of important skills, […]

Filed Under: boys, review Tagged With: education, School, science, Stem

The Importance of Pastoral Care in Schools

April 12, 2021 By Ellen

  To thrive at school, children need to be supported academically, physically, and emotionally, and this is why an efficient pastoral care system within schools is so important. Pastoral care refers to the system in place in schools to care for children’s overall wellbeing, in conjunction with their academic progress. Here an independent day school […]

Filed Under: boys, review Tagged With: care, pastoral, School

Allergies aren’t a joke – testing can help

April 11, 2021 By Ellen

*Advertisement feature I love this time of year. Sunshine, longer days and little lambs. Woodland and hedges are bursting into life while flowers are opening everywhere. The Springtime energy is amazing. Though, I’m well aware that for many people this time of year starts a season of misery – of running noses, itching, sore eyes […]

Filed Under: review Tagged With: Ad, Advert, allergy, allergy testing, hayfever, pollen

Redesigning Your Home Interior: What To Consider

April 10, 2021 By Ellen

Redecorating our homes is something that many of us enjoy doing. Having grown tired of the current paint or wallpaper, we find ourselves dreaming of what the room around us could look like if we stripped it all back and started from scratch. We think of hiring professional painters that use different wallpaper products to […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: decoration, interiors

A quotidian quarrel

March 29, 2021 By Ellen

Bin lids dance away. A packet escapes and I pounce. That howling in the trees. Mocking, flinging litter to exuberant cartwheels down the lane and away. It sees, I know it does. Watching my ambition: a coffee in the spring light. That’s all. Calm and quiet. Hair in my face – it was brushed this […]

Filed Under: review Tagged With: creative writing, poem, Something happened in my life, wind, writing

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