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How to Tell if Your Child is Happy at School
Children's Mental Health

How to Tell if Your Child is Happy at School

One of our main concerns as parents is the emotional well-being of our children. It’s hard to send them off to school and know that there’s really no way for us to share their experiences there. The only information we can gather about our children is that which their teachers and they themselves tell us, which can make parents feel like we know virtually nothing. This means that sometimes we need to take extra care to note whether children are thriving or not. If you suspect that your child may not be happy – or if you’re just not sure,…

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Helping Your Child Get Organised For School
Parenting

Helping Your Child Get Organised For School

Good organisational skills are vital for any child if their educational journey is to be a success.  Some of us are natural organisers whilst others need a bit of extra help! However, anyone can hone the skills needed to be someone who has it all together – it’s just a matter of trying. Lists  List keeping is a great habit – to-do lists are a brilliant way to keep track of everything that needs to be done. Provide your child with a whiteboard or a notebook so that they can start their own to-do list and tick off jobs as…

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Simple Methods to Reduce Stress in your Life
Motherhood & Well Being

Simple Methods to Reduce Stress in your Life

Stress is now a part of modern life. In some cases, we are stressed and are not even aware of it, as we have become used to living with a high level of stress for many years. Unfortunately, stress is not healthy and, over time, can have a negative effect on your mental and physical health. If you are stressed, it can impact your friends and family too. So, it is very important to find ways to reduce stress. Luckily, there are many tried and tested methods that can help you relieve stress and live a happier life. Image from…

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How To Help Your Child Who Fears Going To School
Parenting

How To Help Your Child Who Fears Going To School

Should your child fear going to school, then you might struggle to encourage them to go in each day. It might be difficult seeing your child go off to school upset, but it is for the benefit of their education. You will want to help your child overcome their fear and feel more confident and excited to go to school. Thus, use these tips to help your child who fears going to school.  Support them if they are involved in an incident Should your children be involved in a physical or mental incident at school, you should always be there…

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5 Helpful Tips For Dealing With Coronavirus Anxiety
Corona Virus Resources

5 Helpful Tips For Dealing With Coronavirus Anxiety

What is coronavirus anxiety? Essentially, it’s a state of anxiety that has been brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. People with existing anxiety can suffer from it, but there are loads of you out there who never used to feel anxious but have suddenly become very worried and on edge during the pandemic. Amidst the multiple lockdowns and thousands of deaths, it’s easy to see how you can become anxious during such a troubling time. Even when restrictions have been lifted, your anxiety doesn’t go away. You are worried about going out and being in contact with others, to the…

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Ways You Can Finance a New Business
Mums In Business

Ways You Can Finance a New Business

Image Courtesy of Pixabay You may or may not already operate a business. Whether you do or not, you will know that starting a new business requires a certain amount of capital. Depending on the business type, the amount of money needed can vary greatly. Some companies can be started with very little investment, while others require a great deal of cash. Should you currently be in the process of starting a new business, you will undoubtedly need some funds to get it off the ground. Beginning a modern enterprise isn’t as easy as it once was. Other considerations such…

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The Ultimate Outdoor Activity List for your Children
For The Kids

The Ultimate Outdoor Activity List for your Children

It’s always difficult trying to find interesting things to keep the kids entertained, and it’s even harder when you need to fill the weekend and the school holidays! But not everything has to be about buying the next new piece of tech to keep the kids entertained – why not get them involved in activities that don’t involve screentime? Many studies have shown that outdoor activities offer a range of health benefits for our children, including improved motor skills, cardiovascular health, brain development, and communication skills. Here, we cover some of the best outdoor activities you can do with your…

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Tips For The Best Ways To Save Money
Family Life

Tips For The Best Ways To Save Money

There always comes a time when we need to save for something in our life, whether that be a new car, a deposit or just for the new clothes we want. However saving money can be tough for a lot of people, they mainly are just unsure how to save properly or how to get started, which can be the hardest part. If you are looking to save up some money and you are unsure of the best ways to do so then hopefully, these few tips will give you some ideas of what you can do to save up…

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Common Mistakes Parents Make When Teaching Their Kids From Home
Home Education

Common Mistakes Parents Make When Teaching Their Kids From Home

Teaching kids at home isn’t easy. It’s essentially a full-time role, and it can be tough to manage alongside other jobs and domestic duties as well.  While home-schooling is no longer a government mandate, some parents still teach their kids at home all the same. They may be preparing them for important exams or giving their grades a boost through their input.  Still, that doesn’t mean things are easy. If you’re one of the many parents who suffered from home learning related burnout recently, then there may be a better path forward. Below we’ve highlighted some of the common mistakes…

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How to Use Educational Games to Improve a Child’s Language Skills
Child Development

How to Use Educational Games to Improve a Child’s Language Skills

Games can be used to teach and reinforce a number of lessons. They can be used to build and improve communication skills, too. You’ll see the greatest success if you choose the right educational games for your child. Let’s learn how to use educational games to improve a child’s language skills.  Read to Your Child  You can use digital storybooks to read to your child. This will help them learn the names for items at early ages and the meaning of text once they hit the preschool years. Don’t be afraid to read to your child after they’ve started learning…

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