There’s not much that we can do without our fine motor skills. They help us to move the smaller muscle tissues of the body (those that are typically in the hands, feet, and toes). We use them to do things like grip, hold and press and this all comes with practice. There are many activities…
Reading is a skill that’s not only important for English, but your child’s entire journey throughout education. They will need it across their subjects to expand on their existing understanding and review information. It’s also beneficial for their overall development as it can help them to learn more about the world and explore new viewpoints…
Creative writing is a skill that not only helps us to communicate but empower and inspire change. Until then, your child will n eed to use it throughout school to form their essays and perform well. This is something that you can help them with by following these 5 tips from a prep school in…
We all have fond memories of the school trips that we went on as children. They were a chance for us to explore the world alongside our friends and have fun. They provide enriching learning opportunities in which children can apply what they have learned to the real world and deepen their understanding. For some…
One of the hardest things to deal with when you become a parent is getting your children to sleep and of course stopping them from waking up at the crack of dawn. It is a lot harder than you would think. In fact even now with my eldest being 11 we still struggle with getting…
A little catch up post as I rarely do these anymore which is odd because they are my favourite posts to write. Life is busy. Really busy. We are coming to the end of Alfie’s first year in Primary school and Amelia’s last. The next few weeks are full of parties for Alfie, induction to…
This weekend we visited Hafan Y More Haven which is situated in North Wales. We go on a lot of caravan holidays however this is our first ever Haven holiday so I thought I would write a honest review of how we found it and more importantly would we go back? Hafan Y Mor Haven…
Some people think that most illnesses occur during the fall and winter, when temperatures drop. However, it is not unusual for people to be exposed to viruses and other stuff during warmer months. In fact, spring and summer are popular times for allergies.Hay fever is common, and it can result in a variety of unwanted…
My daughter has recently turned 9 and what better way to celebrate than a girls pamper party in Liverpool. Dolly Daydreams in Liverpool City Centre have lots of girls party packages available and the venue looked amazing on their instagram page so I thought we would try it out. Girls Pamper Parties in Liverpool Dolly…
As I get older I definitely have more of an appreciation for our garden. It is so important to have a nice outdoor space for the children to play in but also for us to spend time together as a family without the distraction of screens. Being outdoors amongst nature and green space is so…