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5 Important Life Skills to Explore with Your Child

January 4, 2022 By Ellen

It’s true what they say, nothing can prepare you for parenthood but knowing a few things can certainly help you along the way. Here are 5 important life skills to explore with your child to help them grow into well-rounded individuals, shared with us by a private school in Potters Bar. Money Management Knowing how […]

Filed Under: other things I have learned, review Tagged With: children, Money, parenting, skills

92 Words – driving home

December 2, 2021 By Ellen

Inside it’s warm and the kids are singing, noisy and excited by their evening’s fun. School tomorrow and there’s gossip. Outside is all rain and dark and lorries making dirty spray clouds. The lights fracture through the windscreen spreading as I fumble with wiper speed and demist. “Play my song now.” Music is loud and […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: 100 words, children, creative writing, driving, rain

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

4 Spanish Attractions Your Child Should Experience

October 24, 2021 By Ellen

Moving to a new country abroad is one of the most remarkable life experiences you can have. However, for many children, it’s not so easy. They are young and have to adjust to new schools, language, culture, family dynamics – even their environment is different! As such, exploring a new location can help ease your […]

Filed Under: family, review, Uncategorized Tagged With: Barcelona, children, Spain, travel

How to Raise a Confident Child

September 19, 2021 By Ellen

Confidence is important because it what gives us the courage to take risks, try new things and overcome challenges with an optimistic attitude. If we are confident in our abilities and achievements, we tend to feel more fulfilled and find it easier to reach success. With that said, parents should try and find ways to […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: children, confidence, education, Resilience, School

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