My girls started Stagecoach Performing Arts this year. I wanted to write a little post about our experience so far. If you are not familiar with Stagecoach it’s a weekly performing arts club for children ages from 4 up to 15 plus. My girls attend on a Saturday morning from 10am – 1pm. It is…
Money. Most of us are sharply focused on this vital commodity right now. While it’s hard to quickly increase your income, it’s not so hard to quickly reduce your outgoings. Even small savings can mount up and help stretch the available budget. It’s knowing where and how to put the elastic that can be the…
For many of us, the school break is fast approaching and we’re going to find ourselves trying to entertain our kids from morning until night each day. This can be an extremely exciting time for your little ones, so you want to make sure that they have plenty to do and look forward to during…
Time seems to fly, especially when it comes to our children getting older. Before you know it, they’ll be choosing their A Levels, which is both an exciting and daunting time for them. A Levels can have a big impact on what your child continues to do in terms of their education and career going…
Exploring the notion of gratitude with your child is a great way to help them learn to appreciate what they have; the good in life, so to speak. As a result, not only should they start to feel happier and more fulfilled, but they might also have a greater sense of respect for those around…
Science is all around us, whether you’re in the car, the kitchen, or enjoying the sun in the garden. It’s an intrinsic part of life, which is why it’s important for parents to try and help their child find a love of science from a young age. Of course, this is easier said than done.…
Physical education (PE) is a compulsory element of the UK curriculum for most of a child’s education, but why is it so important? There are lots of benefits to the provision of sports in schools, from supporting their health and fitness to helping them perform better in other school subjects. I have teamed up with…
Does your child seem more clingy than what you might expect? It’s possible that you’re experiencing an issue with attachment. Here are a few of the key points you should be aware of. Attachment Starts At An Early Age First, you should be aware that issues with attachment can develop because of decisions that you…
My 11 year old has never been a great sleeper. I honestly think that she doesn’t need as much sleep as other children. However there are times when she is still awake in the early hours and I think how can I help my child sleep at night? Or even, what can help my child…
The internet is a huge and vast place where children can really benefit from its use. Even aside from studying and using it to develop their skills. However, there are a number of safety concerns to make your child aware of when they’re using the internet. Which is why this private school in Reigate has…