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Gifting Sweets for All Occasions with Swizzels*
When I compare my childhood to LM’s, a lot has changed. Not just basic things like fashion, music and pop culture, but even the way we parent and the toys she plays with. Sometimes this makes me sad, but other times I feel happy that the world is constantly changing and LM gets to have a better childhood than I had (and I had a rather blessed and sheltered one). However, I love when I find something that hasn’t changed from my childhood, and today’s example of that is Swizzels sweets. In fact, Swizzels has barely even changed since my mother was a child, and that’s saying something (sorry mum!)…
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Is University the Right Path for Your Child?*
Students may have different reasons for going to university. For many, the main reason is to explore their favourite subject. Some students attend university in hope that it will lead to their chosen career. Others go to university for the social life and to experience living away from home. Credit Regardless of the reason, it is important for students to remember why they are in university, in order to best achieve their goals. If you are trying to help your child decide whether or not to go to university, here are three useful tips from Brampton College… When considering university, the most important advice you can give your child is…
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Should I Let My Child Have a Phone?*
Mobile phones are a great way to keep in touch anytime and anywhere. But when is the right time to let your child have one? Dover College have put together this helpful guide to help you decide when is an appropriate time to buy your child their first phone… When is the right age? There isn’t a legal age at which children are allowed a phone. The right age to give your child their first mobile phone is really up to you as parents. The most important questions to consider are do they really need a phone? And are they mature enough to look after one and use it sensibly?…
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3 Reasons Why an Assisted Living Place Could be Perfect for Your Older Loved Ones*
Assisted living allows seniors to remain as independent as possible while providing them with the care intervention they need. As people age, they may find themselves unable to care for themselves or complete daily chores. Instead of going into a nursing home, there are assisted living programs that allow seniors to live on their own and make important decisions while being properly supervised. Researching as much as possible about this type of program can help you decide if it will be best for your loved one. When researching, be sure to be as accurate as possible and look in depth at potential options, such as chelseaseniorliving.com/living-options/assisted-living/ that way you can get…
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Is My Child Old Enough to Walk to School Alone?*
Walking to school can be beneficial in many ways; it’s good for the planet, it helps increase daily step counts, can save money and it can also help with wellbeing. But at what age should we let our children walk to school without a parent or guardian with them? Lots of people have different opinions and really the answer comes down to you and your child. Parsons Green Prep School have provided us with very helpful and thought provoking some questions to help you make your decision a little easier. Credit Do they have to cross any roads? What is the journey like from your house to the school, are…
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Teaching Your Kids to Resist Peer Pressure*
Peer pressure can be awful and can lead to children and adults of all ages to be pressured into doing something that they wouldn’t otherwise have even considered. This can lead to all sorts of troublesome situations and problems that are not pleasant to face as a parent. So how can we teach our kids to resist peer pressure from a young age? Oaks International School in Cambridge have put together a helpful yet simple guide to help. Credit Keep up the communication Your child might have already been in certain situations when they have felt uncomfortable or acted in a way they wouldn’t have but have they told you…
