Navigating the high school open days is the first part of your journey to apply for a high school. They can be big, overwhelming and exhausting. But also fun, magical and exciting. Here is our story… This story is part of our school series. When High School Feels Enormous! Tomos (Aged 10) It’s really big. […]
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Is your family desperate to visit Legoland Windsor? Are you always looking for cheap tickets for Legoland Windsor and other theme parks? Are you wondering if it is worth the expense or whether your family can still enjoy a fantastic day out on a budget? The good news is you can still have an amazing
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I’m happy to say that our first trip to Legoland Windsor as a family was a success. With a range of rides to suit the whole family (and a husband willing to take on the spinning one), it was a day to remember. Here is our story… You can read the first part of this
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This summer we went to Legoland Windsor to celebrate our eldest turning 10. We went on a selection of rides that suited the whole family. So what are the best rides at Legoland Windsor? Read our story to find out… This story is part of our Memories series. Best rides at Legoland Windsor: Pirate Falls
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A big part of building independence in children is letting them walk to and from home alone. And a question that a lot of us ask is what age do you let them stretch the boundary and take that step? As a general rule, most Primary Schools start letting children leave school unaccompanied around the age
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Children getting lost can be every parent’s worst nightmare. But learning how to navigate and find your way back are vital life skills for your older children to learn. And it can also be great fun! Here is our story… You can read the first part of this story here… Why Getting Lost is Good
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Finding ways to build independence in older kids can be tricky. And getting lost is a big one. Everyone will experience getting lost. But learning how to cope and problem-solve under pressure are excellent life skills. At some point we are going to have to give our older children the opportunities to get lost and
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Are you dreading the start of the new school year? Is your first day back always a rush? There are so many little bits to get for the start of a new school year. New shoes, uniforms, bags, lunch-boxes, pens, pencils, PE kits – the list goes on and on. And generally as they get
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When our children start a new school year, it can a time of uncertainty and anxiety. Many are heading back to a place they are familiar with, with friends they know well and a routine that will feel the norm within a few days. But that first day of the new school year will still
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The new school year is about to start and it can bring conflicting emotions for parents. On the one hand you are often exhausted, over-stimulated and behind on every imaginable chore and work-related project. You are desperate for a regular routine again before the chaos of Christmas hits. But on the other side of things,
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