Parenting
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How to Help Your Kids Enjoy School*
For the first few years that my daughter was at Primary School, she loved it! She was in the group of “kids enjoy school” rather than detest it. She’s very creative and there was a lot of crafting, learning through song, and of course, playing with her friends. However, during her first SAT year, things changed and she didn’t like going to school as much any more. Things had become more structured and a lot less “fun” there was more sat at a table writing in work books, less colours and only one Art session a week. I got the parents who moaned about their kid not wanting to go…
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A Guide To Family Attractions Around The UK*
With the cost of living on the rise, more families are looking at ways to holiday on a budget. And one of these cost affective ways is to invest in a caravan or a motorhome and self-drive to family attractions. In the UK we’re lucky enough that it’s not too difficult to travel to mainland Europe, but there are also so many fantastic destinations here at home to visit! Before setting off, ensure you have great motorhome and caravan insurance. It’s different to your regular car cover and it’s so important to have in place before seeing off on your holiday. I’ve been trawling the country for amazing family attractions…
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Best Ways To Help Your Teen Prioritize Mental Health in 2023*
When it comes to mental health and natural anxiety remedies, it is hard to beat Brillia, and that is based on numerous Brillia reviews from parents. Still, teenagers often need help to prioritize mental health. As adolescents, it is hard to focus on personal needs when your mind is torn in several directions: friendships, studies, career planning, family dynamics, etc. To help your child find a balance, you must teach them about time management and the different tools to help them relax. 1. Set Screen Time Limits One of the worst things for any child, or adult, is to spend most of their day attached to screens. You cannot deny…
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How To Build Self Esteem In Children
Confidence and self-esteem levels can have a huge effect on our lives. It’s important to support these traits in children as they develop. Having good levels of self-esteem can improve academic performance and encourage them to participate in new things and the benefits that bring. It can make children more resilient, and able to learn from their mistakes without dwelling too much. They also fair better in social relationships with their peers. The lack of self-esteem in children can be down to a number of factors, but there are things you can do to encourage it at home. How Self-Esteem Manifests In Childhood Many aspects of child development have been…
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3 Ways to Keep Kids Busy While Travelling This Summer*
I don’t know about you, but I have been heavily anticipating this summer! After two summers of minimal and restricted fun, this one feels, on the whole, relatively normal. Back in May I sat down and planned out some fun activities to do with my daughter to really make the most of her summer break. Living where we do, that has meant a lot of traveling. By car, bus, train and even by plane! Although she’s ten now, and find it’s a little easier to entertain herself which is great, she is also much more aware of the passage of time. I definitely hear “are we there yet” much more…
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Teach Them While They Are Young*
It is never too early to start teaching your children about the importance of living a more energy-saving lifestyle. By starting when they are young, you can help them develop lifelong habits that will save them money and conserve resources. You can do many simple things to help your child become more environmentally friendly, and it can be a fun family activity, too! Read on for some tips on how to get started. The Importance Of Conserving Energy One of the best ways to help save energy is to learn how to reuse, renew and recycle materials. This can be especially important for children, who can set an example for…
