One of the most important things we can teach our children is how to handle their finances. It always strikes me as really odd that this isn’t something our children are routinely taught in school. In years gone by, talking about money just wasn’t done. But if we don’t teach our children how to budget …
Compassion is one of the most important social skills that your child will need. Without any real understanding of how others feel and how to respond, it can be difficult to form a relationship and connect with others. It seems simple. Someone’s sad so we comfort them. However, it’s not so apparent to children. They …
If you’re unfamiliar with coding, it is the process of computer programming. As more of the world around us goes digital, there’s a need to keep up and learn advanced digital skills, especially as 75% of jobs are expected to require them by 2030. Children began learning code in 2014 and since, all children have …
Nursery is a convenient solution for many parents looking to go back to work. They offer reliability and a set schedule of where and when they can drop their children off. They are also in a nurturing environment. The friendly members of staff work with children to help them in their learning and development. If …
If you’re trying to encourage your child to do a little more around the house and become independent, there are many things that you can do. To start with, you can show them how jobs are done. Naturally, they may develop a curiosity and want to join in. It’s something that many children do as …
As individuals, we long for a sense of belonging and community. A place that we belong in the world and children are quite the same. Especially when they’re younger – it can be a real source of confidence, comfort, and pride. That doesn’t necessarily mean their local community. While it is an example of one, …
There’s a skill to working with others. It’s something that children should be taught from an early age as we can all learn from one another. There will also likely be times where they come across those that they don’t get along with or just clash with personality wise. Team working skills will help them …
After they have left school, your child will have the opportunity to study A Levels. They are qualifications which will enable them to earn and secure places at university. Each grade is awarded a different number of points based on a tariff system, making exam success all the more important for reaching the next step …
As a Mum to three growing kids, I know just how much stuff they accumulate over the years. It seems like it never ends! I always thought that as they grew older, they would have less to store as they outgrew their toys. But the reality is that they always seem to have more stuff …
When the time comes for your child to start catching the bus to and from school without adult supervision, you both might feel a bit apprehensive. This is normal, as it’s a big step for your youngster, but there are things you can do to help prepare them. Here are some top tips from a …