As Schools Re – Open – Here’s the Best Gift You Can Give Your Children
As some schools reopen to more children today you maybe worried & concerned about how your children are coping & adapting to the changes brought about because of the virus. As a former Deputy Head and Class Teacher for over 22 years it’s a time of uncharted waters for us all – parents, teachers & […]
How to help kids with friendship after lock down
I have been working with a lovely 9 year old boy who has always found it a bit of a challenge to make and keep friends & his parents have been working with me remotely as they are worried about how the social isolation during lock down will affect his confidence […]
Cómo hacer que tu hijo hable de su día
¿Qué hiciste hoy en la escuela? “No sé …nada.” ¿Te suena familiar? Frustrante, ¿no? Aprende cómo puedes ayudarle a tu hijo a que te cuente sobre su día. Read more here Un día fuera de casa es agotador: ¡dale a tu hijo espacio después de la escuela para jugar, tomar una bebida y bocadillos! Intenta hacerle preguntas como: ¿Qué […]
Primer día de escuela de tu hijo
¿Puedes creer que tu hijo ya comenzó la escuela? Como puede ser un poco desalentador para ti y tu hijo, aquí te damos unos consejos útiles. Read more here Antes del gran día, asegúrate de hacerle saber a tu hijo las expectativas. En las semanas previas a iniciar la escuela, háblale sobre lo que va a […]
Best start: 25 ways on how to help your child succeed in school. My advice in The Daily Express.
Best 25 ways on how to help your child succeed in school. As millions troop back to school with heavy hearts and shiny shoes, this is a good time for parents to consider how we can help our children succeed. In such a competitive world, they’ll need every advantage. In fact, children’s performance in school […]
School Uniforms – BBC Radio Wales
The Fun & Importance of Soft Play.
Whilst your school-aged children are back into their new term routines, it’s time to focus on your toddlers & pre-schoolers. If you don’t want to do a big family day out and are looking to save some pennies this time of year, play centres are the best place to start. I have spent many happy […]
Topic of The Month – Moving To Secondary School Confidently
Children are about to move onto secondary schools in a few weeks. Perhaps your child is one of them. This is a time of great change for a child and for the family as a whole as this transition is a time of growth, learning and independence. Children naturally have mixed feelings about this […]
Schools urged to hold sleepovers to help parents with childcare !
The traditional 9am to 3pm school day does not always fit the demands of working parents, and not enough schools offer before- and after-school activities that meet childcare requirements, according to a new Government report. Childcare is a “major concern” for families, with parents often finding it difficult to arrange the right care at […]
The Back To School ~ Tip 8 ~ Simple Strategies To Get Out The Door Faster, Less Frazzled And Smiling First Thing In The Morning
Morning Routines: Simple Strategies To Get Out The Door Faster, Less Frazzled And Smiling First Thing In The Morning Children thrive when they know what to expect and what they have to do. Implementing a morning routine will make them feel secure and prepared for the day ahead. Even more importantly, it will make your […]