Activities For Summer With Books2Door! You’ll have seen me in June waxing lyrical about the fab books which came in our Books2Door subscription package for Raffie. The sub is exactly what it says on the tin, books delivered to your door each month, tailored to his age and reading requirements and included are activity books as well as reading and some sheets to be completed on rainy days like colouring and puzzles. It struck me how much he enjoyed the […]
Explore Norfolk With A “Good Journey”! I saw last week Norfolk has just become the first Good Journey County promoting car-free days out for residents and visitors to Norfolk. This reminded me of when I was growing up in Norfolk we didn’t have a car because my Mum didn’t drive. Though this wasn’t always the most convenient of things, it really didn’t hamper us as much as you might think. I fully believe that these days we’ve become so used […]
Tips for Helping Teens Struggling With Mental Health Issues As any adult can remember well, adolescence is a unique, formative, and particularly stressful time in our lives. Thanks to a combination of hormonal changes, brain development, unstable notions of identity, and academic pressure, teenagers are prone to mood swings that contribute to the “grumpy adolescent” stereotype. What’s more, teenagers of this day and age have more to cope with than many previous generations: from pandemic-related isolation to feeling overwhelmed by […]
Bigger Is Better: How To Make Your Living Spaces Feel Bigger Most people dream of living in a property. Thankfully, you don’t have to move home or add an extension to make it feel as though you have more living space at your disposal. With the right strategy at your disposal, it is possible to achieve truly incredible results. Now is the perfect time to transform your home, especially as you’ll really appreciate the benefits once the colder months return. […]
The End Of The School Year 2022/2023! Hardly feels five minutes since the picture above was taken in anticipation of the beginning of the school year for 2022/2023. Raffie was a pre-schooler about to hit reception while Jimmy was to go into his final year of primary school and we had no idea which school he would be going to for his next adventure. Florence was to begin U4 (year 8) and Posie, my littlest lovely, was to miss them […]
Do Sleep Sacks Hinder Development? Sleep sacks have gained popularity as a safe and comfortable sleep option for babies. However, some individuals worry that sleep sacks might hinder a baby’s development. Let’s examine this claim and separate fact from fiction. Here are some reasons why people may perceive sleep sacks as hindering a baby’s development: Restricted Movement Some individuals believe that sleep sacks limit a baby’s freedom of movement, potentially hindering their motor skill development. They may worry that the […]
5 Ways to Support Your Child with their Social Skills As recommended by West Sussex independent schools, social skills in children is a very valuable aspect of learning. There are many approaches to helping a child with their social skills – here are 5 you could try out. 1. Encourage good eye contact While it sounds like a simple process, your child should learn to make proper eye contact with those that they do talk to. This can be harder […]
Tips for Encouraging Your Child to Study at Home Studying at home will be essential for all students – both for those that are homeschooled and students that attend school. It will help them to retain all of the knowledge they’ve learnt over the weeks and months, that can ultimately contribute to good exam results. Here are some top tips to encourage your child to enjoy the process of studying at home. Turn off all distractions An easy set up […]
Helping Your Child Develop their Vocabulary Vocabulary shouldn’t have to feel difficult, there are a few ways you can help your child learn to manage their literacy skills as they get older. And as there are many ways to approach this, you can find what works best with your child’s particular learning style. It’s an area of all language development that will be key to your child’s continual growth in skills and unique abilities. It will help them enjoy reading […]
How to Raise a Team Player A team player will be able to support a group of people in numerous ways, with each bringing out a lot of benefits in children. This is why schools often use group based exercises to help children learn how they can develop their skills in these areas. Being in a team brings a lot of benefits which help everybody within the group, not just for your child’s own benefit. So how do you raise […]
