Parenting
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How to Raise a Science Lover*
Science is one of the core academic subjects in the UK and something students must study until the end of GCSE level. With that said, it’s important for them to find an interest in science so that they can perform well and enjoy their lessons as much as possible. As a parent, there are some things you can do to help your child find a love of science from a young age, as explored below by a private school in Sevenoaks. Talk About Science One of the easiest ways to encourage your child to feel inspired by science is to talk about it. Perhaps one of your relatives is recovering…
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How Do Drama Lessons Benefit My Child?*
When it comes to your child’s education, you may prefer to focus on the core academic subjects, such as maths, English, and science. However, other subjects, like drama for example, serve a purpose as well, and provide children with a range of benefits. I have teamed up with a drama school in North London to explore these benefits in detail below. Increases Confidence Arguably one of the main advantages of drama lessons is that it helps children with their self-esteem. When children are asked to perform in front of their peers, or even a larger audience, they become increasingly more confident and feel a sense of achievement. As a result,…
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How to Help Your Child Become More Confident*
Confidence isn’t something children are born with, it’s something they must develop. Unless they are confident, they will struggle to build relationships, put themselves forward for new experiences, and take risks. As a parent, you can help your child become more confident using the following advice from a girls’ prep school in London. Give them Responsibilities By asking your child to help you with various tasks and household chores, you will show them that you trust their abilities. What’s more, it’s a chance for them to learn new skills so that they feel accomplished. Embrace Mistakes Being afraid to make mistakes or fail at something will damage your child’s self-esteem,…
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Fun Summer Activities That Help Kids Develop*
The long summer holidays are the perfect opportunity for kids to forget the pressures of school lessons and timetables. But for parents, that long stretch of time might not be quite so fun sounding. There’s also the thought at the back of lots of parents’ minds that a long stretch learning nothing at all isn’t a great idea either. School years fly by and before you know it your youngster is making career choices. With this inevitable future in mind, it’s a great idea to plant career seeds early on – without making it obvious of course. Here are some fun summer activities you can get involved with, that keep…
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7 Helpful Tips For The Best Family Travel*
With summer coming, you might be thinking of having a holiday with your family. If traveling happens to be in your itinerary, you’re in luck, as this post will give all the awesome tips to make the most out of your family travel. Traveling with your entire family can be overwhelming no matter how many times you’ve done it. It is also relatively expensive. Close to 83% of families are known to splurge more when planning a holiday. But even so, it’s better to be prepared adequately for such instances. Preparing and knowing what to expect right from the moment you leave your home are the most important things you…
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The Best Ways to Support Your Child in Their Hobbies*
As I mentioned in my post about getting kids outside, our children have had it rough the last two years. It felt like their childhood was completely on hold, while they were growing up faster than usual because they were having to deal with adult problems. As we start to move out the other end of the pandemic, it’s time to encourage kids and teens to put themselves back out there and find something they really love. Clubs and societies are reopening and my daughter wants to do everything. In the last year she’s taken up the violin, completed her grade one in ballet, joined the netball, tag rugby teams…