Top Tips For Discussing Internet Safety With Your Children. Raising children these days poses many additional risks that we simply did not have during our own childhood years. These days, it’s not uncommon for children to have access to the internet via their own laptops, phones, or tablets. Obviously, it’s not all doom and gloom; the internet is an amazing resource and can help children with their homework, as well as help them to pursue new interests and passions. Let’s dive into some of the top tips for discussing internet safety with your children. Read More →

We learn so much from our parents, and their guidance and tuition helps us make our way through the big wide world. Honestly, I still call on my parents for help and advice, but there’s one particular department that I wish my parents would have discussed more openly with me when I was growing up. This is, of course, the topic of money!

I know that in many households, money isn’t a conversational topic that is easy to start. For whatever reason, parents may be hesitant to discuss finances with their children. I know that parents do the best they can, however, I would have liked to have been a bit more prepared to take on the big wide world when the time came for me to take charge of my own finances. Read More →

The act of mindfulness is when you are consciously aware of your thoughts, feelings, sensations, and surroundings within a given moment, rather than letting experiences flash by without a second thought. This can help reduce stress and other challenging emotions because being present in a moment prevents you from dwelling on the past or worrying about the future. Anyone can practise mindfulness at any time, so you may want to give it a go with your child. Here are some tips from a sixth form in Wales on how to get started.

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As a parent, one of your responsibilities is to ensure your child is able to understand and manage their feelings, so that they can maintain good mental health. Of course, it’s normal for children to feel sad, stressed, or angry from time to time, but if these feelings become permanent or your child struggles to cope with them, they can become a real issue. Fortunately, there are lots of things you can do at home to support your child’s wellbeing, as explored below by an independent school in Edgbaston.

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Exams are always a tricky ordeal for children to navigate, especially when the exam period ramps up in the GCSE and A Level phase of study. Having your child prepared for their exams can be a lengthy process, and depending on how your child manages stress, there can be a lot of pressure for them to perform.  To help your child manage exam stress, here are some tips from this independent college in London. Read More →

Spending Time Together as a Family  – There is no denying that we’re approaching winter. The clocks went back at the weekend and with it came darker evenings and weather that feels much colder. With less opportunity to get out and about as a family, it can be hard to think of ways to be spending time together as a family in Winter. The good news is, there are plenty of ways to keep everyone entertained.

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affordable Christmas present ideas

As much as we vow every year that we’ll start to get more organised with Christmas in advance, October always seems to roll around and before we know it we’re 2 paydays away from the big day and no presents bought! However, rather than panic the best thing to do is consider affordable Christmas present ideas. Read More →

How to Avoid a Messy Divorce – Going through a divorce is not something that is ever going to be an easy or pleasant experience. After all, the ending of any meaningful relationship is tough let alone the ending of a marriage. However, once you know that you’re going to be going through a divorce, the last thing you want is to make things worse – so, here are some tips on how to avoid a messy divorce. Read More →