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3 Ways to Make A Virtual Relationship Work*
It’s no secret that dating and relationships have changed a lot over the last few months. If you don’t happen to live with your beau, you’ll be trying to find a “new norm” to ensure your relationship doesn’t suffer while you’re apart. It’s not going to be easy and I’ve unfortunately seen a few memes about break ups due to social distancing but let’s face it, if keeping apart means keeping safe, it’s all going to be worth it! Today I’m sharing 5 ways to make a virtual relationship work while we’re all on lock down, hopefully this will help people who are struggling with the idea that “we’re all…
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Using Technology to Help with Home Learning*
There are undeniably various pros and cons to technology, especially when it comes to our children and their screen time. Fortunately, technology can be used in a variety of positive ways, particularly when it comes to helping your child with their home learning during lockdown. Schools are uploading online resources that pupils can download, allowing them to continue their work at home. Even without direct input from your child’s school, there are an abundance of downloadable learning tools on the web. I have teamed up with an independent co-educational school in Hampshire to offer parents the following advice. All students learn in different ways and, since technology provides a more…
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How to Strike a Balance between Business and Being a Mom*
As if motherhood itself weren’t demanding enough, being an entrepreneur while fulfilling the responsibilities of being a mom has got to be one of the hardest jobs on the planet. Raising children is not just something you can take on fifty-fifty. It requires your full attention and most of your energy. However, the demands of life leave a lot of moms with no choice but to weave their careers into an already-hectic mommy schedule. How are these moms managing the pressure? What practical tips can you adopt to ensure balance between business and motherhood? Delegate Tasks Here’s one good advice: you don’t always have to do it on your own.…
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Young Girls In Sport*
We regularly hear experts commending the role that sport plays for young people, particularly as the UK has hit a devastating record for childhood obesity. However, according to the charity Women in Sport, 1.5 million fewer women and girls enjoy the physical, social and health benefits of sport and physical exercise than men. I have teamed up with the Director of Sport at a co-educational preparatory school for children aged 2-13 years, to provide some insight into how the school is addressing this national issue and why sport is so important for girls from an early age. Win at winning, be gracious in defeat Participating in sport encourages girls to be competitive…
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Things to Think About When Moving*
Moving home is a lengthy process and can cause a lot of stress, especially if you’re selling and buying. From the moment you decide to sell and buy somewhere new you have a lot to consider. You need your home valued and listed. Then you’ll work with a solicitor to make sure everything is above board. If you end up in a housing chain where everyone needs to move at roughly the same time it can make the situation even more stressful. Dates can be changed, or someone could pull out. Then you have to think about the actual move and everything that goes with that, which is what I’m…
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4 Fun Ways To Have Easter At Home While Social Distancing*
Egg hunts, Easter brunch, pictures with the Easter bunny, and for some, church, are all traditions we look forward to every year on Easter Sunday. During these uncertain times, the best thing to do as parents is to keep things moving forward as best as you can. While social distancing might mean you may not be able to make a visit to the Easter bunny, or have the annual neighborhood egg hunt, you should take comfort in knowing that you’re safer at home and can make this year’s Easter a little more special than the rest by making it more personal for you and your family. Egg hunt inside and…
