Parenting
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Helping Your Kids With Modern Foreign Languages*
Although it’s the summer holidays, I’m always looking for ways to broaden my daughter’s horizons when it comes to learning. I’m working hard to limit the screen time and trying to encourage her to do something educational every day, even if it’s only for a short period of time. She has reading, work books or she can write but since coming back from Disneyland Paris, and now being 100% sure she wants to work at “Little Disney” she’s expressed and interest in French. If you’re able to give your child a leg up in education but sending them to a school like Bassett House School then you should do so…
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5 Must Have Back to School Essentials for Kids*
The school summer holidays haven’t even started yet and I’m already making lists of what I need to be buying for the new school year in September. I know I’m not the only one as I’ve noticed the shops are already stocking fresh uniforms and school supplies. Kitting out your kid can be costly, and families with more than one kid usually have to spread that cost over the whole 6 weeks that they’re out of school! Although to some it might seem crazy to be thinking of back to school before the kids even break up, for a lot of families it’s the only cost effective way to do…
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Gifting Sweets for All Occasions with Swizzels*
When I compare my childhood to LM’s, a lot has changed. Not just basic things like fashion, music and pop culture, but even the way we parent and the toys she plays with. Sometimes this makes me sad, but other times I feel happy that the world is constantly changing and LM gets to have a better childhood than I had (and I had a rather blessed and sheltered one). However, I love when I find something that hasn’t changed from my childhood, and today’s example of that is Swizzels sweets. In fact, Swizzels has barely even changed since my mother was a child, and that’s saying something (sorry mum!)…
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Is University the Right Path for Your Child?*
Students may have different reasons for going to university. For many, the main reason is to explore their favourite subject. Some students attend university in hope that it will lead to their chosen career. Others go to university for the social life and to experience living away from home. Credit Regardless of the reason, it is important for students to remember why they are in university, in order to best achieve their goals. If you are trying to help your child decide whether or not to go to university, here are three useful tips from Brampton College… When considering university, the most important advice you can give your child is…
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Should I Let My Child Have a Phone?*
Mobile phones are a great way to keep in touch anytime and anywhere. But when is the right time to let your child have one? Dover College have put together this helpful guide to help you decide when is an appropriate time to buy your child their first phone… When is the right age? There isn’t a legal age at which children are allowed a phone. The right age to give your child their first mobile phone is really up to you as parents. The most important questions to consider are do they really need a phone? And are they mature enough to look after one and use it sensibly?…
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Is My Child Old Enough to Walk to School Alone?*
Walking to school can be beneficial in many ways; it’s good for the planet, it helps increase daily step counts, can save money and it can also help with wellbeing. But at what age should we let our children walk to school without a parent or guardian with them? Lots of people have different opinions and really the answer comes down to you and your child. Parsons Green Prep School have provided us with very helpful and thought provoking some questions to help you make your decision a little easier. Credit Do they have to cross any roads? What is the journey like from your house to the school, are…