While there’s nothing wrong with being shy or being an introvert, social skills will help your child successfully navigate through school life. There are lots of ways parents can help their children with their social skills, as explored below by a prep school in Hertfordshire. Start by surrounding your child with other people from a…
Collaboration post It’s crucial for children to have a varied education in which they learn from different environments, not just a classroom. During the summer months in particular, it’s a good idea to get out and about and encourage your child to learn about the great outdoors. Here are some outdoor learning activites for your child…
Although there doesn’t seem to be much positivity happening in the world right now. For many people they are entering the start of an exciting new chapter. Many expectant parents will soon be welcoming their new born babies into the world and although I’m sure we’d all like it to be under better circumstances, this…
How to entertain a toddler whilst stuck indoors? The million dollar question. Entertaining a toddler when you’re stuck indoors has never come easy to me. We are very much an outdoors family whatever the weather. I knew once lockdown and the school closures were announced, my 3 year old was going to struggle the most….
Potty training a reluctant child is never going to be easy. Potty training in general is a bit like labour, you forget how hard it is. Even the easiest of children to potty train has their moments. I have three very different children whose potty training experiences were very different. All three children started at different…
Starting school is one of the biggest milestones of a child’s life. I had no idea what to expect. I naively thought it would be easy. It wasn’t. It is a learning curve for the whole family. For those parents who have children starting school this September here are a few things I wish I…
Easy Red Pepper and Tomato Homemade Soup I love soup. Is not just a winter time option for me. I eat soup all year around. It is so healthy and full of goodness and I know my fussy children are getting some vegetables down them. Homemade easy Red pepper and tomato soup has to be my favourite….
I have always been a huge advocate of learning through play. Play is such a huge part of a child’s development. As a Mummy of three I can see the difference. If I ask my child to sit at a desk and learn they are less productive than when we play a learning game. Through…
Goodbye 2019. 2019 – another year gone with the blink of an eye. I remember when I was younger and Christmas would take forever to come around. I always wonder at what point this changes. At what age does time suddenly speed up and Christmas comes every few months?! I wrote a post 6 months…
This is a collaboration post Free Time It’s much rarer nowadays, to have empty time or ‘free time’ during the week. Especially with the demands of school, extracurricular activities, and organised play-dates. However, it is so crucial for the development of your child, to allow them to have free time, where they are able to…