Parenting
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10 Remote Jobs for Teens*
There are a lot of factors that go into helping your child find a part time job. You have to decide when and if they are ready for the responsibility, if the job is right for their personality, and if it fits your family’s lifestyle. Being overscheduled, traveling, or living off the beaten path shouldn’t prevent your child from reaping the benefits of work experience. Remote jobs are a new, flexible option in today’s workforce. There are a variety of options available to meet their needs. Influencer Influencing is just the art of creating digital content to share with an audience. These days, you don’t even need to be…
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How to Help Your Child Develop a Positive Attitude to School*
Do you have a constant battle with your children to get them up and off to school? Do they often complain about school work or their teachers? Do they have a melt down when it comes to buying back to school shirts? These feelings towards school are common amongst children and teenagers; however it is important that this negative attitude isn’t overlooked. A positive attitude towards school can have a huge influence on your child’s educational success and help them to develop a number of important life skills. Here are three strategies suggested by Banstead Prep School in Surrey, to help your child develop a positive attitude towards school… Share…
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5 Ways to Make a Family Holiday Affordable This Summer*
In my adult life, I have become accustomed to going on holiday. I’ve given up all the extra luxuries like drinking, eating out, clothes shopping, and having a social life to be able to afford it, but it’s tough. People often ask me how I do it, and aside from sacrificing a lot of other aspects of my adult life, I shop around and make educated choices. Our next trip is to LA, I was flexible with my dates and I’m staying with friends. Yeah, it would be nice to fly direct from my closest airport and stay in a fancy hotel for a week, but in a choice between…
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Helping Your Child Balance Home & School Life*
Juggling school life, home life and extra-curricular activities can become quite overwhelming for youngsters. With that said, parents need to guide their children to prioritise their time appropriately and manage their feelings in such a way that they don’t become stressed or anxious. Here are some tips from a junior school in Leicestershire. When it comes to school and studying, children must find a healthy balance. While it’s great if they’re keen to do well at school, if they spend every waking moment revising then it’s unlikely that they will benefit from a healthy amount of fresh air and exercise. Without this, their immune system may be compromised, leading to…
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What To Do If Your Child Is Unhappy In School*
So your child has had all the fun of leaving primary school before the big transition to secondary. Those last day of school shirts and big school trips feel like a lifetime ago. Now you’re both deep in the anxiety over the big move during summer. And sometimes that worry can be squashed after those first few days have passed. Other children form a general dislike of school that leads to unhappiness. If your child isn’t happy at school, I’ve come up with some great coping tips for both parent and child and I want to share my takeaway from what I discovered. Explain the Importance of Communication If you…
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Top Money-Saving Tips for Families*
The last few years have been full of financial setbacks for families, couples, and individuals who’ve had to deal with job loss, furlough, and the general expense of the increasing cost of living. This may have had you and your family scurrying for ways to cut costs. And while many people are struggling with day-to-day costs, we are still all in the mindset of planning for the future. So whether you want to save for an emergency fund, for your child’s school, or for retirement, adopting more thrifty habits will help you find ways to reduce your most significant expenses. Here are 5 tips for families who want to stay…
