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Exploring STEM Subjects with Your Child*
If you’re looking for ways to support your child’s academic progress, it would be wise to start exploring STEM based subjects at home. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths, and if your child succeeds in these areas from a young age, they will have plenty of fantastic career opportunities when they’re older. I have teamed up with an independent school in London to share some advice on how you can start exploring STEM subjects. Incorporate Science-Related Topics into Your Conversations The best way to help your child find an interest in STEM is to talk about it. This could be anything from a medical breakthrough you’ve read about,…
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5 Features your Child’s Nursery School Should Have*
In choosing your child’s nursery school, you should be looking at the key features that give a school a great reputation. In this guide from a Kindergarten in Holland Park, we look at 5 key features a nursery school should have to be a worthy candidate for your child. A happy environment This is a nursery – your child’s first steps into the world of education. It should be fun, exciting and designed to make your child’s experience like no other. It’s also your child’s first experience away from their parents, so it has to be a place that feels safe and secure. When you walk through the door do…
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Lab Created Diamonds: What You Need To Know*
You might be very familiar with the topic of lab grown diamonds or completely puzzled but look no further, as I have the lab-grown jewellery experts from Lily Arkwright here to give an easy run through on what you need to know about lab created diamonds and why they make an amazing alternative for engagement rings. What are lab diamonds? Lab diamond rings are 100% real diamonds. They possess the same optical and physical properties to mined diamonds, making them the perfect ethical alternative to naturally mined diamonds. As the name suggests, lab diamond engagement rings are quite literally ‘grown’ in a lab, from carbon particles and by imitating the…
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3 Ways to Encourage Your Musically Inclined Child*
Are you a parent of a musically inclined child? This one is for you! Encouraging my daughter’s skill building and hobbies has always felt like part of my job as a parent. It was something I never felt my parents did for me, everything always felt like effort on their part. And I definitely felt like I suffered for this. We live in an age when it’s so easy for kids just to pick up a game console or a tablet and while away the hours. And while I’m not against screen time in the slightest, I don’t want that to be all my daughter does. Thankfully, she has a…
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How to Turn Your Backyard into a Dreamy Garden Oasis!*
One of the best things about being a homeowner is having the freedom to create the home of your dreams. For some, that means creating a lavish estate, while others see it as creating a cozy getaway away from the city. While some might see a yard as nothing more than a space to grow plants, others see it as a canvas for transformation. Whether you have a small backyard or a large lot, you can transform it into a garden oasis with just a few minor changes. Follow these simple tips, and you’ll have the perfect spot to relax and unwind after a long day of city living. From…
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Alternative Destinations For Your Next Holiday*
They say that a holiday is what you make of it. In truth, though, the choice of destination is massively important and sets the tone for everything. Unfortunately, falling into the trap of picking the first one that comes to mind could limit your enjoyment. As such, looking at alternative options may be the best solution of all. As a lot of us haven’t been on holiday in the last two years, you might be wanting to make 2022 a holiday of a lifetime! I know if we get away this year I’ll be doing that. But like many people, I have no idea where I want to go yet.…
