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Helping Your Child Balance Home & School Life*
Juggling school life, home life and extra-curricular activities can become quite overwhelming for youngsters. With that said, parents need to guide their children to prioritise their time appropriately and manage their feelings in such a way that they don’t become stressed or anxious. Here are some tips from a junior school in Leicestershire. When it comes to school and studying, children must find a healthy balance. While it’s great if they’re keen to do well at school, if they spend every waking moment revising then it’s unlikely that they will benefit from a healthy amount of fresh air and exercise. Without this, their immune system may be compromised, leading to…
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What To Do If Your Child Is Unhappy In School*
So your child has had all the fun of leaving primary school before the big transition to secondary. Those last day of school shirts and big school trips feel like a lifetime ago. Now you’re both deep in the anxiety over the big move during summer. And sometimes that worry can be squashed after those first few days have passed. Other children form a general dislike of school that leads to unhappiness. If your child isn’t happy at school, I’ve come up with some great coping tips for both parent and child and I want to share my takeaway from what I discovered. Explain the Importance of Communication If you…
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Gift Ideas That Will Brighten Up Your Inner Child!*
If you’re rushing to buy year-end gifts for yourself, you’re in luck. The period after Christmas and before New Year is full of massive discounts and sales all over. So, in case you have gifted everyone but yourself, it’s time to get yourself a little something. We’ve all spent a long, challenging year trying to do our best, so why not treat ourselves for all the good work? It was us who got through each day, after all! It also helps that these sales are available online, so you don’t have to deal with yet another exhausting outing during the holiday season! Today, we’re going to help you shortlist a…
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Dressing Against the Norm — What Does it Say About You?*
From eccentric socks to dressing against our gendered expectations, many people push the limits of social norms when it comes to fashion because after all, what is fashion if you aren’t expressing your true self? Research has also shown that those who don’t conform are viewed as being of a higher status and more competent than those who follow the rules of fashion. Just look at celebrities who dress outside the box! Today we’re taking a look at what different clothing says about the wearer… Against Gendered Expectations The line is becoming increasingly blurred between male and female especially in y2k clothing. Many people are speaking up, opposing the ideas…
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Fun and Active Family Holidays*
There is absolutely nothing in this world as exciting as embarking upon an adventure, as you take those yearly family holidays. Parents relish the opportunity to lead their little ones into the unknown, while children will no doubt adore this leap into the great beyond – and a handful of accompanying activities they’ve probably never tried before. Family holidays of any kind are a blessing, rewarding hardworking families with a little downtime, and the opportunity to spend quality moments together while trying new things. You can make it more exciting and special with family matching shirts and or twinning outfits such as dad and me shirts. Holidays are a treat…
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How To Make Travel & Fitness Go Hand In Hand*
Regular travelers often struggle with fitness woes because it is hard to stick with a consistent workout routine. Eating out and jet lag make things only worse. Whether you travel for business or pleasure, you may have some extra pounds and inches after every trip. Fortunately, making travel and fitness go hand in hand is not a remote possibility. You only have to integrate a few changes into your schedules to accommodate a realistic fitness initiative into your business trips and holidays. Here are some tried and tested tips that help. Start with a balanced diet Even before physical activity, you need to start with a balanced diet. Traveling a…
