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It’s easy as parents to fall into the trap of becoming your child’s personal assistant. You suddenly find yourself ensuring that homework is done, school bags are packed and unpacked, uniforms are put in the wash etc. But it’s not your job to assume the mental load of homework and school life once your children […]
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An overly competitive child can find even the simplest of games (like Hide and Seek) stressful and overwhelming. The desire to always win or to always be first or the best can spoil family time, friendships and create sibling rivalry. And it can all end up in meltdowns, tantrums and big feelings of loss. Here
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Start to declutter your kid’s toys this January with our 4 simple steps. Decluttering doesn’t need to be complicated or overwhelming. Start with a small selection so you don’t get decision fatigue and make it a regular part of each week this January and see how much you get through. Read our Decluttering Toys story
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Giving Christmas presents offers children to chance to experience Christmas in a whole new light. It can be a way for them to show their love. They get the chance to be excited about the giving. It can actually bring peace to your home in a chaotic festive period. And it can give the whole
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Have you ever thought about how to teach kids how to spend money wisely? Spending money sounds easy but unless you have unlimited funds and space, everyone has to make decisions on how, where and when they spend their money. And that can be harder to learn than it sounds. Follow our simple steps to
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Trying to help kids overcome their fears can be difficult for parents as we generally want to remove all difficulties and fears as quickly as possible. But as your kids get older, its more important to help them talk through their fears than providing quick-fix solutions. Follow our 5 step conversation to help your child
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The best family photos are not about everybody looking amazing or smiling perfectly. The best family photos are the ones which capture a memory to treasure in future years. Nothing has been designed and no outfits have been chosen and it’s hit or miss whether everybody’s face is clean. Here are my 5 ways to
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We want our children to build good smartphone habits so that as they grow into the adult world, they are in control of their device and not the other way around. But growing good smartphone habits is hard work, exhausting and can be lonely. So, we have created three categories to help us manage their
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Teaching kids to cross the road alone is fraught with danger, uncertainty and anxiety. But its an essential part of your child’s journey to independence. Growing up is exciting and challenging for children and the process of guiding them from baby to adult is full with difficult decisions for parents. This step by step guide
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Having a weekend away from kids is not always easy or practical. Due to logistical reasons, my husband and I generally only get 1 weekend each year away from our two children. But we look forward to those weekends. We look forward to having that special time together to recharge, reconnect and to sleep. And
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