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Simple chores for kids can transform your family life. Fortunately chores come in all shapes and sizes. From pairing and folding socks to washing the car, there are a wide variety of chores that regularly need doing throughout the home. So there will always be some simple chore that you can teach your child to […]
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Want to make your Bonfire Night activities fun for all ages? Do you want the ooh’s and aah’s without the loud bangs or explosions? Bonfire Night doesn’t need to be explosive to be memorable. You can keep your Bonfire Night activities simple yet beautiful and create memories to last a lifetime. Read our 5 Ways
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Are you wondering how to choose the right school for your child? Choosing and applying for a high school is a daunting process for both parent and child. In this post, we have focused on 5 questions for parents to be asking themselves as they make this big decision. But never forget that your child
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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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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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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
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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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