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 […]
How to Raise a Confident Child
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 […]
How to Raise a Respectful Child
All parents hope to raise a respectful child; a youngster who follows the rules, looks after their own and other people’s belongings, and is kind and polite. Of course, teaching them good manners is a great place to start, but there are plenty of other ways to instil respect. Read on for some advice from […]
Exploring Mindfulness with Your Child
Mindfulness is becoming an increasingly more popular meditation technique which essentially allows a person to ensure their thoughts remain present. In other words, rather than worrying about something that might not even happen, or dwelling on the past, a person practising mindfulness focusses on the here and now, including how they’re feeling, both physically and […]
Why is Reading Important for Children?
Reading is incredibly important to both adults and children. Not only for educational reasons, but also because reading can be used to entertain and relax. I have collaborated with an Independent Boarding School in Herefordshire to learn more about why reading is so important for children… Widens vocabulary Regular reading will to wonders for widening […]