You don’t need to be a DIY expert in order to prepare your home for the winter months; there are a number of easy steps you can take to make sure your home stays warm and dry. Here is some great advice on how to effectively prepare your home for winter… Inspect your property It …
Many of us have been forced to work from home this year due to the Coronavirus pandemic. We’ve transformed our living rooms, kitchens and even our bedrooms into makeshift offices, in order to continue working safely. Although working from home does offer many benefits, like no long commutes to the office; home isn’t always the …
Does your child take part in extra-curricular activities? If not, it is certainly worth researching what clubs and classes you have in your local area. Extra-curricular activities are incredibly beneficial for children. They introduce your child to new people, help your child to gain new skills and encourage your child to stay active. If you …
Raising your child to be inquisitive will greatly benefit their education. Parents should always encourage their child’s curiosity in order to help them cultivate a love of learning. Some children are naturally more curious than others; however there are many things you can do to inspire your child and get them asking more questions about …
The holiday season is nearly upon us once more. It’s that time of year when the kids want all the latest tech and toys and it can be a real struggle to decide what to give them. I love to give my children toys that they will play with for years to come. I hate …
Christmas is nearly here! In some ways it feels like it’s come around really quickly, it kind of only seems like a few weeks since last Christmas! But in other ways, this year has dragged on for SUCH a long time! The current pandemic really has made 2020 seem like a never-ending saga. One of …
When the time comes for your child to choose their GCSEs, they might feel a mixture of both excitement and anxiety. It means that they can start to be more selective about what they study, but also sets them on a particular path for the rest of their education. As a parent, it would be …
If we journey through life with a downbeat, pessimistic attitude, it will be far more difficult to find happiness and gratification. Without a sense of optimism, we will find ourselves in a permanent state of worry and dissatisfaction. With this in mind, parents should aim to raise an optimistic child using various techniques to sway …
As I get older, I am realising more and more that age really doesn’t matter. Don’t get my wrong, I’m not ready to draw my pension just yet, but I will soon be turning 40. In a way, I guess I’ve always been a little anti-agism, after all, my husband is a whole 12 years …
For many children, learning a modern language is not a lesson they are challenged with until they reach secondary school. But at Barrow Hills School, an independent co-educational prep school for children aged 2 to 13, being exposed to the words and sounds associated with a new language begins as early as the nursery years. …