There are plenty of early years education activities you can do from the age of one, and it can be a big help for them to have some grounding in knowledge before entering a new chapter of their own lives. So with that in mind, here are some of the early years education activities that you can be doing with your one, two, and three-year-old ahead of school. … View Post
By following these top health tips for new moms, you are protecting yourself from illness, injury, or burnout. This is crucial for both your well-being and the ongoing welfare of your new baby. So while you are taking care of a brand new life, never neglect taking care of yourself too.… View Post
After school can feel like a little bit of a slog. Filling the time with games and educational activities can be a great way to break the time up. While also doing something productive. So with that in mind, here are some of the educational games and activities you can do after school. … View Post
Even as an adult, you wouldn’t enjoy sitting through an hour-long lecture learning a subject that didn’t interest you or seem relevant. … View Post
It’s not uncommon nowadays to see a toddler playing on an iPad for hours on end, but what if this new way of life is having a sinister underlying effect on your child’s mental health? What if your child is addicted to video games?… View Post
It is easy to relay the alphabet yourself, but aside from repetition and just saying it over and over, there must be more engaging and stimulating ways to teach your child to read and write the letters of the alphabet. Thankfully, there are a few different things you can try. I have found eight ways that you can do this.… View Post
Homework can often be an unpleasant thing to do. What child actively wants to come home after a day in school and continue with their studies? Not every child will enjoy doing their homework, but thankfully, many will understand that it is just part and parcel of school life. … View Post
Everybody learns differently. Or, at least, that’s the theory put forward in the VARK model – a theory gaining traction with several education experts. In this post, let’s zero in on reading and writing learners. Here are four tips parents can follow to support and encourage their word-loving learners. … View Post
With the evenings becoming darker & darker, my mind is slowly starting to think about Christmas (I’m sorry, I said it!!). This will be my youngest child’s second Christmas & (fingers crossed!) we won’t be in lockdown this year, so there is a lot to celebrate. I thought I would jot down some potential gift ideas for my little one, which would be great gift inspiration for any under 2’s.… View Post
Each stage of parenting has its fair share of challenges and things to overcome, and often, as mums, we are left chasing our tails at the end of the day. As school is a good 12 years of your child’s life, it is important to get this stage of the parenting journey nailed down. So here are some of the best mum hacks for family life during the school years. … View Post