Parenting
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Establishing a Good School Routine*
Getting the family up, dressed, fed and out the door is hard work and can make school mornings stressful. If you find that you are running late for school each morning, or your children are rushing out the door without eating breakfast, then it may be time to look at your school routine and see where you could make a few improvements. To help you to establish a good school routine for your family, Mount House School in Hertfordshire have put together the following helpful tips… Evening preparation You have finally got the kids to bed and it is time for you to relax. The last thing you want to…
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5 Things to Do Over Easter Weekend*
The long weekend is finally here and the rumour going around is that it is even going to be warm weather! To help you decide on your plans for the Easter weekend we have teamed up with The Enchanted Tea Rooms, a traditional tea room based in St Albans to come up with a list! Let us know if you have any suggestions to add to the list; Credit Take a day trip to the seaside Have faith in the weather forecast, pack up the car and pick your favourite seaside resort. Nothing beats a fun day on the beach, spending your change in the arcades and of course the…
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The Best Lighting for Your Child’s Study Space*
A child’s study environment plays a huge role in their ability to learn and retain information, so it’s important for parents to help set up a well-designed space for homework and exam revision. There are lots of factors to consider when setting up a study space, and lighting is something that should not go amiss. Mill Hill School have put together the following advice for parents who want to create a suitable environment in their home for their children, which will help them perform better in school. Task Lighting Table lamps are a great form of task lighting because they brighten up the desk space where the studying takes place.…
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5 Steps to Super Charging Outdoor Playtime*
With the sunny months fast approaching, your child will want to spend more time outside. And since fresh air and exercise is so good for kids, as a proactive parent, you’ll want to do as much as you can to enrich this experience. With that in mind, here are five steps to supercharging outdoor playtime. Credit Arts & Crafts Unleash your child’s creative side by investing in some arts equipment such as an easel and paints —or go old-school and get a chalkboard and chalks. The freedom to draw and create unique and wonderful works of art will keep your child entertained for hours on end. And you…
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Guest Post // Top Tips for Traveling with a Baby*
Traveling with a baby is most definitely more challenging when you compare it to your pre-baby travel days. But your trips can still be loads of fun, and rewarding. You just need how to do it right. Thousands of parents travel around the globe with their little ones and you can do it too. How? Don’t worry; just follow this guide! Here are some amazing tips for traveling with a baby. Invest in the right baby gear Start your travels off right by preparing for it beforehand and investing in the right baby gear. It makes sense to buy the right equipment because it is designed to make…
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5 Things to Do While You Wait for You Baby to Arrive*
It’s crazy to think that seven years ago I was five months pregnant with Little Miss, how time flies! It wasn’t a great time for me so I don’t really remember that much about being pregnant and the first year of her life so yes, part of me wishes I could have a re-do. Although it seems like I probably won’t have any more, it’s nice to be able to talk to other expectant mothers and pass on any usable knowledge I have from my own experience. Looking back, those 9 months flew and in comparison to my whole life they were just a drop in the ocean, but at…
