Parenting
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Is It Time For You to Take Out Life Insurance?*
Let’s face it, life insurance isn’t exactly the most riveting subject in the world. That said, if you don’t yet have one of these policies in place, it could be something you need to think about. Although none of us want to consider a time when we’re no longer around, it’s important to make sure your family’s finances would be protected in the event of your death and they’d have enough money to cover funeral services. To help you decide whether or not you need one of these policies, ask yourself the following questions. Where do you live in GB? The cost of life insurance can vary depending on where…
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3 Ways to Give Your Kids A Leg Up On Their Future*
When you become a parent, all you want for your children is the best for them, obviously but it’s difficult to know where to begin. When you are a parent of a baby you deal with the argument of breast vs bottle, baby led or baby wearing and co-sleeping. Everyone has an opinion on what is best, from the “professionals” to your family or even the lady down the road on her forth. But with a baby it’s as simple as finding what works best for you both. As you child gets older it gets harder because not only do you have opinions from everyone you meet but you have…
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Great Gifts for a New Parent*
Babies bring a lot of joy, a lot of love – and a lot of sleepless nights. They are world-changing, and while often babies receive a considerable amount of baby gifts, sometimes it’s nice to take care of the caretakers. New parents are often so busy taking care of their baby that they need some support from their network. So, when the opportunity arises, what can you give to new parents to help their days run a little smoother? Take-out Voucher If you have children, then you probably remember the early days very well. Being hungry for warm food but for holding a newborn isn’t always conducive to culinary exploits.…
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How Do My Child’s Lifestyle Choices Affect their Education*
The lifestyle choices we make all play a bigger part in our lives and that is no different for our children. Decisions such as what we eat for breakfast, the time we chose to sleep, and much more can all impact our children’s education. Here’s what an independent college in Somerset has to say. Physical Activity Gone are the days of outdoor play, now it’s indoors playing on the tablet. While small choices like this can seem harmless, they can have long term consequences for your child’s health and also their education. Fitness aids the memory and attention span needed for children to perform well in school. Without this, your…
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5 Signs Your Child Needs a Tutor*
It can be difficult to work out whether or not your child needs extra help, so we have been working with an independent school in Cardiff to share the 5 signs. Trouble Meeting Deadlines Deadlines can be hard for any child to meet but if your child hasn’t been able to make a start or has consistently been handing in their work late, it may be a sign. Your Child’s Homework Is Too Difficult to Understand Over the years the national curriculum has evolved, and it is far from what we were once taught. It’s not surprising that there are a few questions that you’re unable to answer and that…
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Christmas Jumpers with Zavvi*
I received these jumpers in return for an honest review. WOO it’s October, and for a lot of people that’s when they start thinking about the C word, as in Christmas. Since becoming a parent, I’ve always started my shopping in September, it gives me three full months to spread the cost, especially as i’m self employed. However, these days I feel like it’s more common with the average household receiving wages monthly rather than weekly. For example, as a kid my mum never used to start until after October half term, but she actually started last week while we were in town. While my sensible head always says this…