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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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As someone who absolutely hated Sports Day as a child, you might be surprised that I am advocating the importance of sports days. But handled well and sensitively, I think Sports Day has the opportunity to improve your child’s wellbeing, grow their confidence and teach them vital life-skills. Here are my 5 Ways that Sports
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Going away on a first school residential trip is a milestone for both parent and child. Fear and anxiety builds on both sides but often about different things. A child’s first night away from home can be daunting and stressful for those on the trip but also those left behind. Yet with a few simple
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We had no idea what the best wasps sting treatment at home was until our youngest got stung several times one evening. He strayed too close to a wasps nest in the ground and it became one of those parenting moments that we will never forget. Here’s our 5 ways on how to treat painful
Singing bedtime lullabies to babies and young children is often seen as an essential part of the bedtime routine. But what happens as our children get older? How do bedtime songs play a role for those approaching the pre-teen years? Read on to find out how keeping bedtime songs in your bedtime routine can bring
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Every parent wants their child to learn good financial habits. From spending to saving, pocket money is a great way to start them on their journey to financial independence. And building a positive yet simple conversation regarding saving and spending habits is vital to laying a good foundation for their future financial journey. Here are
Can you remember losing your first wobbly tooth? The excitement, the pain, the thrill of it finally coming out? Wobbly teeth are a normal part of growing up, but can bring all sorts of mixed emotions with it. But there is also the possibility for a little bit of fun. Here are our 5 ways
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Are you planning an Easter egg hunt this year? Are you unsure where to start? Or need some ideas to keep your egg hunting fresh and egg-citing. Easter egg hunts can be fun for everyone and with a little bit of preparation, you can take your egg hunt from being egg-stinct to egg-cellent. This article
When our children suffer a big disappointment it can be heartbreaking for parents. We don’t like to see our children in pain and struggling with some big feelings. Our natural instinct is to immediately step in and try and fix it in any way we can. We want to make them feel better immediately. Disappointment
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A magical childhood doesn’t need an endless pot of gold. You don’t need to find the end of the rainbow to create a magical moment. You can make childhood memories with your children at any moment – in the special occasions like birthdays or holidays; in the one-of-a-kind moments like losing a tooth or learning
