Parenting
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Exploring Independence with Your Child*
As children grow, they naturally seek more independence. Encouraging this in a supportive and structured way helps them build confidence, resilience, and essential life skills. Whether your child is a toddler learning to dress themselves or a teenager preparing for adulthood, fostering independence is an important part of their development. Here’s how you can guide your child on this journey, inspired by the practices of this prep school in Surrey. The Benefits of Encouraging Independence Helping your child become more independent isn’t just about giving them freedom—it’s about equipping them with the skills they need to thrive. Some key benefits include: By fostering these qualities, you are helping to prepare…
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Creative Writing for Children*
Creative writing is a wonderful way for children to express their thoughts, emotions, and ideas. It encourages creativity, builds confidence, and enhances literacy skills. Whether your child dreams of becoming a bestselling author or simply enjoys making up stories, creative writing can be a fun and rewarding activity. In this blog, we’ll explore the benefits of creative writing for children, ways to inspire their storytelling, and practical tips to help them get started. The Benefits of Creative Writing for Children How to Inspire a Love for Creative Writing ]Creative writing is a fantastic way for children to develop their imagination, language skills, andconfidence. By encouraging them to read, providing fun…
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Five Moral Values You Should Explore With Your Kids*
There’s a lot more to being a parent than putting a roof over your child’s head and making sure they eat. You also have to help them grow into a good person so that they can be successful both in and out of school. Many people who have faith in their life may seem like their at an advantage, but as the world changes that isn’t the case. But if you follow Christianity, you may be looking to evolve it and involve your children. Invest in some faith clothes or Christian apparel and head to a Church on a Sunday, getting your children involved in your faith can help teach…
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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…