As a Mum to a 16 year old daughter I have often kept an eye on my daughter’s attitude to food. I hope that I have modelled a positive body image to her myself in the way I talk about my body, eat, exercise and feel around food and I think she’s really […]
Here’s today’s story from my never ending notebook and everlasting coloured pencil. Belief Is All You Need A man was lost while driving through the country. As he tried to read a map, he accidentally drove off the road into a ditch. Though he wasn’t injured, his car was stuck deep in the mud. So […]
I love receiving all my different newsletters and here’s a lovely idea from The Law of Attraction Parenting Website to help develop your child’s concentration. Meditation Games Teaching children to be in the now, or stopping and smelling the roses is a great practice to build. Although, the younger the child, the more in the now they […]
I love this website! it’s a cute and fun way to teach your children maths. Mission to learn is an exciting and entertaining world where children from the age of 3 become engaged with mathematics through a unique mix of games, video, audio, images and interactivity. It’s not free, but it does give you a […]
What are you to do when your cheerful, friendly family members morph overnight into sarcastic, sullen, teens? How can you get through to these hormonally challenged strangers when all you get in return are sighs and eyerolls? Thankfully, this book reveals the groundbreaking strategies you can use to maintain good communication, healthy interaction, and strong […]
I am really excited as I am getting my new Parenting Made Easy – The Secrets To Well-Behaved Kids app finished ready to launch in 2 weeks for i-phones and i-pads. This is a really FAB way to get my advice, tips, ideas and inspiration ON THE GO – all for the amazingly low price of […]
I am planning my new signature workshops “The Secrets to Well -Behaved Kids” at the moment ready for September and next March to coincide wth my new Parenting Made Easy – Secrets to Well Behaved Kids App launching next week on i-phone and i-pad so I read this article in The Daily Mail with interest today ! “Sitting […]
I have found the best way to make full use of my weekly Parent Coaching Question is to pop it somewhere where you can see it often so you can ponder and reflect on it regularly throughout the week. If you just allow yourself to be open to possibilities, you might be surprised […]
I am delighted to introduce you to a great friend of mine, a pioneering teacher from Solihull, who has become an internet sensation after helping almost a million people around the world to read. Chris has quite literally taken the world by storm through his amazing videos on YouTube called Mr […]
In keeping with this week’s theme of “Running on Empty” here are some practical ways to manage your overwhelm around housework ! Take control of the housework. 1. Would you say you are constantly on the go? 2. Would you say you have a constant to-do list in your head? 3. Write down […]
Here’s today’s story from my never-ending notebook and everlasting coloured pencil. The Hat Trick The speaker had arrived at the village hall to give a talk that people had eagerly awaited for many weeks. The talk was on a particular contentious issue that touched on the lives of everybody in the village. There were many […]
Mobiles are commonplace in secondary schools, but can they be used for teaching? Find out on the Guardian Teacher Network this week. Mobile phones can be used effectively for learning. Photograph: Manu Fernandez If there’s one thing you’ll find in the pocket or bag of every young person in secondary school, it’s some kind of […]
What are the 3 most important permanent habits you’d like to develop and commit to over the next week that would make a small change but a big difference in your family life?
The Power of Kindness In The Power of Kindness, Mac Anderson shares the magic formula for putting more joy in your life. It can be summed up in one word – kindness. Through the 23 inspirational stories in The Power of Kindness, Mac demonstrates his passionate belief that people can transform their own lives and […]
“A baby is born with a need to be loved – and never grows out of it. ~Frank A. Clark Today I am delighted to introduce you to my good friend Deborah McNelis. Deborah is the creator/owner of braininsights, a presenter, and a brain development specialist. Her training comes from her degrees in […]
A Practical Guide
A calm, practical starter guide from Sue Atkins to help you handle smartphones, social media, gaming, sleep and online pressure — without rows or panic.
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