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Making learning fun with Jaques of London
I’m a huge advocate of making learning fun, especially at primary age. This seems to be particularly important in STEM subjects, which can for some children feel inaccessible. One of my favourite toy brands is Jaques of London. They have…
Understanding Your Child’s Curriculum
A child’s curriculum throughout their time in school will vary and become more developed in their lifetime. Thankfully it’s designed to build a child’s level of skill in the core subjects while also providing them with a variety of skills…
Helping Your Child Develop their Vocabulary
When we’re learning to develop our reading and writing skills, part of that comes from learning to understand new words, complicated words and synonyms. They all give your child the experience to develop their vocabulary, and it provides children with…
The Importance of Forest Schools for Children
A forest school is typically an outdoor area for children to use in schools that provide a different level of teaching. The aim of a forest school is to build a level of self-reflection in a child and to allow…
The Benefits of Coding Lessons for Children
Coding is growing in a big way and is proving popular in the younger generation. It’s something that will become more prominent in people’s CVs and in future careers, coding is going to become a lot more in-demand skill to…
Where to get the best views of New York City
Viewing New York City from one its infamous skyscrapers is a must-do for any visitors. While being on the ground in the hustle and bustle is amazing, peering at it from above gives a true sense of the scale of…
Personalised letter from Santa with Lapland Letters
I’ve always loved Christmas, but it has become an even more special time since having my daughter. I really enjoy the magic of it, and the excitement that builds up before the big day! There’s obviously a lot of focus…
Beautiful wooden toys from Jaques of London
As someone who tries to make sustainable choices as much as I can, I really love wooden toys. They have much better longevity and are made with more ethical practices than plastic options. One toy manufacturer that really stands out…
Child-friendly bath bombs from Zimpli Kids
Zimpli Kids is one of all-time favourites for messy play. Their Gelli Baff is a huge hit with my daughter, and I love how easy it is to clean up. So an absolute winner in our house. When I heard…
Try your hand at upcycling or recycling
With the world in the state that it is in today (with fast fashion and throw away items too readily to hand), it is important that everyone does their bit to help stop the waste that is happening. Using new…
Supporting Your Child Through Exam Period
Exams are a challenging and pressurised time for anyone, no matter how confident your child feels. Here are some tips for supporting your child through the exam period.
How to Encourage your Child to be Respectful
Children aren’t born with an innate urge to respect others; this is something that needs to be taught and nurtured throughout their lives. They will look to you, as their parents, for social cues on how to behave towards others,…
