The new school year is the perfect opportunity to change travel habits. Chris Bennett, Head of Behaviour Change at Sustrans, the UK walking and cycling charity, shares his top 10 reasons to shake up your school run. Cycling, scooting or walking the school run is an easy way of building physical activity into the whole […]
‘Made By Dyslexia’ is a global charity led by successful (and famous) dyslexics. Their purpose is to help the world properly understand and support dyslexia. Changing Perceptions Dyslexic minds process information differently. Their divergent, lateral thinking has created some of the world’s greatest inventions, brands and art. Yet dyslexia is still perceived as a disadvantage. […]
Smacking “It feels like someone banged you with a hammer.” (five-year-old girl) “Sometimes if you smack, if it was an adult like my daddy, he can smack very hard … he can smack you like a stone … and you’ll cry.” (seven-year-old boy) It Hurts You Inside: Children Talking About Smacking by Carolyne […]
My interview on Good Morning Britain has caused quite a stir! I have been featured in: The Huffington Post The New York Post The Sun The Daily Express The Daily Mail The Mirror The Stir Good To Know Gears of Biz Kate Ivens, from the Campaign for Real Education, has been slammed by Good Morning […]
We go on courses form Management to Marketing but we rarely go on a parenting course to handle our parenting stress. Raising happy, confident, resilient kids is tiring, overwhelming and challenging at times so here are my top tips for preventing burnout. 7 Top Tips for Preventing Parental Burnout Checklist. 1.Don’t over-commit yourself – […]
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I was interviewed on LBC Radio today about the incident in La Ramblas in Barcelona – one of my favourite cities. At least 13 people were killed and 100 injured on Thursday when a driver deliberately slammed a van into crowds on Barcelona’s most popular street in what police confirmed was a terror attack. Citizens of 24 […]
I’ve been interviewed on BBC Three Counties Radio today about a new survey that suggests mothers prefer children to be showboaters rather than Einsteins. Intelligence is low down on the list of personality traits mothers would most like to see in their children, a survey has shown. Rather than raising a little genius, the majority […]
I’m featured in The Huffington Post today Just look at my face ! Education Director Argues Smacking Is ‘Tactile’ Contact In Debate On ‘Good Morning Britain’’ An education expert explained why she believes smacking children can be acceptable as it is a part of the “tactile” relationship parents have with their kids. Kate Ivens, education director of […]
Building Your Children’s Character Without Smacking Them. I’ve just come off the sofa on ITV ‘Good Morning Britain’ with Jeremy Kyle and Kate Garraway discussing smacking. I felt the pressure of 2 presenters and a lady from a Charity agreeing that it’s OK to smack, tap, and hit a child as it depends on […]
‘Verruca Salt’ Parenting – The Disservice of Pampered Kids There has been a lot of social media interest in this article in the Daily Mail by my friend Dr. Amanda Gummer. The middle class parents making their little darlings’ lives a misery – by never telling them… no! Overindulged children struggle in the classroom, says […]
Episode 31 Tweet Of The Week @GetConnectDad set out on his journey to be a better dad. Along the way, a community joined him. Join their parenting challenge & build a more connected family in just 15 Minutes a day! Join Get Connected Dad’s 4-week “Connected Parenting Challenge” & you will receive their “Trait Of The Week”, some […]
First Discoverers and Wesco are delighted to announce the launch of their new free childcare ebook, ‘Defining The Outdoor Classroom’. The latest in a succession of highly popular ebooks, this amazing resource is a comprehensive guide to every aspect of outdoor learning and play in Early Years. The ebook covers everything from risky play to […]
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