Parenting
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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…
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The Benefits of Music Lessons in Schools*
Taking music lessons from an early age is proven to have several benefits for children. If you’re not quite sure about committing, here is a list of benefits a private school in Essex shares. Developing the Left Side of the Brain An interesting fact is that being able to understand the music language can improve the function of the left side of the brain. This is the side that is responsible for processing language and reasoning. This is thought to also improve IQ as a study conducted by E. Glenn Schellenberg in 2004 revealed. Focus and Stress Relief Playing a musical instrument requires total attention. This can help teach children…
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How to Raise a Resilient Child*
The past few years have taught us that life can have unexpected twists and turns and it has been our resilience that has seen us through. This is a vital life skill for our children to be taught so that they can bounce back from tough times. We have partnered with a prep school in East Sussex to share tips on how to raise a resilient child. Work with Risk and Not Without Not removing all risks from your child’s life can create a safe space to encounter problems and exercise problem-solving skills. This doesn’t mean feeding them to the tigers but allowing for some risks like riding a bike…
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Refer To This Checklist Before Bringing Your Newborn Baby Home*
Parenthood is one of the most exhilarating parts of everyone’s life, especially if you are new at it. Whether you are coming back from a hospital or an adoption center, bringing your little one home is definitely a major milestone and an overwhelming experience. While you may have done everything in your power to prepare yourself to live with a newborn by setting up the nursery and going to antenatal classes, there are some things many newbies forget to take into consideration. Now, amidst all the hustle and bustle, you might be getting several bits of advice on how to welcome your little one the right way. Reality check! Without…
