Teaching your child about health and fitness In today’s fast-paced world, it’s crucial to instil healthy habits in our children from an early age. Teaching them about health and fitness not only sets them on the path to a happier and more fulfilling life, but it also equips them with valuable skills that will serve them well into adulthood. Below is a guide that goes into more detail on teaching your child about health and fitness. Establishing a Strong Foundation […]
5 signs your child requires a private tutor Every child learns at their own pace, and sometimes they may face challenges in certain subjects. Recognising when your child may benefit from a private tutor can make a significant difference in their academic success. Here are five signs to look out for: 1.Struggling Grades One of the most obvious signs that your child may need a private tutor is consistently low grades in a specific subject. If your child is consistently […]
The importance of English literature lessons in schools English literature, a treasure trove of stories, poems, and plays, has played a pivotal role in shaping cultures, societies, and individuals throughout history. In today’s globalised world, the significance of English literature lessons in schools cannot be overstated. This subject not only imparts crucial language skills but also nurtures critical thinking, empathy, and cultural awareness. Continue for some advice, inspired by the teachings of this senior school in Herefordshire, on the importance […]
Dream Toys – the Top 20 Toys For Christmas 2023! Yesterday the Toy Retailer’s Association published their list of top toys for Christmas 2023 and I have to say guys, I’ve been visiting this press show for a lot of years, they know what they’re talking about! So, what will we all be queuing around the block, seeking out stock in Smyths and Argos for come this festive season? Well, get ahead of the game and look no further than […]
The Magic Of Milestones With VTech Baby! Last week I was invited to find out how leading toy brand VTech have partnered with ex-Lioness Ellen White to celebrate the magical journey of milestones as babies learn through play. Spending the morning at high end baby club Maggie and Rose was no hardship and all my children, Posie in particular (who of course falls into their target audience) had the most wonderful time playing and engaging with the toys which see […]
Mountain Warehouse Is A Bit Of An “Animal!” We were in Polzeath at the beginning of the summer holidays, just at the same time as Board Masters was going on a little way down the coast. Florence, an avid (almost all year round) surfer was in her element but insanely jealous that she isn’t yet old enough to attend the festival – one day! She followed it closely on social media as she went out to surf all day, every […]
Mountain Warehouse Open New Norwich Store! Mountain Warehouse has been on the Norwich landscape for years so when they put up a closing down sale on their shop front at the London Street branch it caused quite a stir! We definitely don’t need any more shops leaving our fine city, the shopping central landscape has become bleaker and bleaker since Top Shop folded, and with the huge buildings which occupied Debenhams and BHS still stood vacant as well, we instead […]
Halloween Half Term 2023! Half term whizzed on by with Raffie being back at school for a week and a day already (albeit with a cheeky day off to enjoy some family fun with the big two who had two whole weeks off) and now the big kids have gone back today too! We had a great start to the holidays with a big, fun job helping to launch the new Mountain Warehouse in Norwich, followed by a manic day […]
Coral Reef Waterworld! My Dad lives in Berkshire and I remember years ago going to Coral Reef with my then little brothers but it’s been years and years since we were able to visit. There’s no really great flume pools near us in Norfolk however, so it’s always been on my radar as we love to swim and it feels like a real gap in the market where we live. We used to have a wave machine pool with one […]
Stick Man Live – Leicester Square Theatre 2023! I’ve been reviewing Stick Man Live at the Leicester Square Theatre for over a decade and honestly, it never gets old. This is the story we read constantly, or listen to on audio (discover a world of audio with Yoto Play) so to see it live is always a real treat too! I’d not ever recommend something that I wouldn’t be prepared to pay for myself (as you know, I have been […]
