Celebrating Parenting and School Life
Spring cleaning is an annual task that almost everyone dreads. Fortunately, spring cleaning can be the perfect time to help your kids develop a good work ethic and enlist extra hands for the job. Try these ideas to get your kids involved in your spring cleaning efforts and teach them the importance of hard work: […]
No human has lived without making poor choices at some point in their lives. If anything, it seems like making mistakes is natural and part of being human. Unfortunately, for most people, some of these mistakes are so life-changing that they wish they could go back and correct them. Everyone has one or two or […]
Every year parents deal with the challenge of buying school clothes. Shops are crowded, items are expensive, and you know your kids will probably outgrow everything before the clothes wear out. But there are things you can do to minimise the cost and avoid the crowds. 1. Set a budget As with anything else, the […]
Your children’s education is incredibly important, and there are many considerations that go into making a decision to homeschool your kids. After all, you want to give your kids the best start in life that you can. Homeschooling includes so many things in addition to academics, such as physical skills, social skills, field trips, sports, […]
Schools are very busy places all year round, but at Christmas time it can quickly become mind-boggling for parents to keep on top of everything their child needs to do in the busy run-up to Christmas. There are plays, carol services, costumes to take to school, Christmas parties, charity donations, teacher presents, Christmas cards to […]
As the school term draws to an end, most teachers aim to schedule parent-teacher meetings. In these consultations, your child’s teacher will give you valuable information about how the child is doing academically, socially and emotionally while at school. Sometimes, teachers share the results of various tests and explain what the test scores mean in […]
Many people place value on educational success. Whether you feel it’s important to attain socioeconomic status, increase earning power, or simply be more of a well-rounded person, there are many arguments for pro-school attitudes. From the start of a child’s beginning in school, when they are in preschool or kindergarten, we can cultivate an attitude […]
Nursery is a big step in your toddler’s life. Whether your child is used to being at home with you all day, or he’s already used to a daycare environment, the shift to a new routine and new surroundings can be a challenging one. However, with a few small steps and some advanced planning, the […]
Gardening with your children is a fun and productive way to spend time together, reconnect with nature and get some exercise. Here are some techniques that will help everyone enjoy the experience. The Benefits of Gardening With Kids Improve your family’s eating habits Your kids will be more excited about eating fruits and vegetables that […]
Giving parents and children additional time to spend together has been one of the few bright sides to the pandemic. If your family was home for most of this past year, you’re probably more familiar with your child’s interests. Maybe you see signs of talent that you’re eager to develop. Maybe you’re concerned that they […]