In the UK as well as many other countries, it is possible to home-school your children. There are many reasons as to why parents choose this route. For one, it gives parents control over the quality of education that their child receives. For children that are academically gifted, their parents may fear that they aren’t …
Setting Up The Perfect Study Space for Your Child*
Creating the perfect study space for your child can be difficult. There is nothing more difficult than trying to find a space that is inviting enough to have your child studying regularly. Our world comes with many distractions such as screens, gaming devices and social media which are easily accessible and major diversions. A child …
Is My Child Ready for Nursery?*
There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to children and their development. Being ready for nursery differs from child to child and social readiness can bloom at different rates. Some children can be ready from 18 months whilst other children need to be closer to the age of 4 before they pick up a backpack. …
How To Be More Involved In Your Child’s Education*
When it comes to a child’s education, some parents choose to entirely leave the content taught to teachers and tutors. However, some parents like to be a bit more involved in the process of their child’s academic development and may even complete small activities at home. It is great to be involved in your child’s …
How to Raise an Environmentally Conscious Child*
In the world we’re in we find that the environment becomes an increasingly more important subject to discuss with our children. A lot of little things can make a difference when it comes to teaching our kids about the environment. Here in this guide from a preschool in New York we look at the ways …
Exploring STEM Subjects with Your Child*
To make the most of your child’s understanding of STEM, there’s a lot we can do as parents to facilitate their interests. STEM is a great series of subjects to explore at any age, which is why you should aim to make your child get involved in science, the development of technology and much more. …
How to Foster Your Child’s Inquisitive Nature*
When it comes to a child’s development of basic skills and intuition, the most important element is the amount of inquisitiveness your child has. Allowing your child to discover what it means to be inquisitive will help your child develop their understanding of the world, spark their creativity and build their confidence skills. To …
Top Tips for Choosing a School for Your Child*
When it comes to choosing the right school, it’s wise to plan ahead. Many schools are known for being oversubscribed and have a series of demanding parents looking for the best school that can provide for their children. With that in mind it’s never a bad idea to plan ahead and think about what …
3 Reasons To Encourage Children To Play Outside*
We live in a time where video games, social media and TV seem to be everywhere and whilst there are plenty of good things to these activities, it does mean that the art of playing outside can be lost on our children. There are so many positives to outdoor play, so here’s a look at …
Understanding Your Child’s Learning Style *
We all have our own approach to learning and picking up new skills, and when we were children we also had our difficulties in learning. It’s important to pass on what you know to your child who will have their own unique learning styles. Here in this guide from a sixth form in Somerset and …