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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…
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Top Tips to Market Your Business*
There are so many ways that you can market your business, some more fun and creative than others, but all that can help you generate leads. Many marketing techniques will work well for some companies and not for others, so it’s important to experiment with different strategies until you find one that works well for your business. Keep an eye on your competitors and find inspiration from the ways they work. It’s foolish to just stick to one marketing technique because you’ll miss out on opportunities to reach potential leads from different spheres. Credit Generally speaking, marketing is all about building your brand and creating a buzz around your company.…
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Top Tips for Installing Trellis in the Garden*
Believe it or not, trellis can be used in a variety of functional ways in the garden, depending on your unique requirements. It can: Hide unattractive elements like bins or a compost heap Support climbing plants Add height and decoration to an existing fence Divide off different sections Credit Even if you’re a novice, installing trellis is quite easy. Be aware that depending on how you’re using the trellis, there are different ways to install it. You must also make sure that you are equipped with the following items before you begin: Trellis Timber posts Power drill Screws Hammer Nails Tape measure Spirt level If you’re mounting your new trellis…
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Moving to A New House with Your Pet*
Whilst moving house is a stressful experience for humans, it’s also a stressful time for your pets too. Once your pet has settled and got used to one place being their home, they are very likely to feel disrupted and unsettled when you decide to move. Moving house can be quite overwhelming and scary for your pets, but by following the steps below, you can make the moving process slightly easier and less stressful for both you and your pets. Credit Safety First One of the most important things to remember when moving to a new house is to keep your pets secure throughout the move. You often find that…
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5 Things to Do in Central Florida (Other than the Theme Parks)*
Florida is a dream holiday destination for many people. This is mainly because it’s home to some of the best theme parks in the world. It’s popular with all demographics from young couples, to families and even the older generation holiday there. There is Disney World, Universal Studios, Legoland, Sea World, just to name a few. A lot of people go purely for 2 weeks of hitting up the theme parks! But there is so much more to Central Florida than just theme parks. If you feel like two weeks straight at Disney or Universal is a bit much for you, why not do a bit of research to see…
