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Gift Ideas for Kids This Christmas
Read moreYes it’s that time of year again, so I’ve been hunting for gifts for my son and the various children in my network and as usual it’s not easy! Regardless of the year we’re having I always buy online where I can, so here’s some of my favourite finds so far!
How To Grow Vegetables In Your Garden Without Losing Other Uses of the Space
Read moreFor 3 years I had an allotment and it was amazing for both my mental and physical health. Since moving house I had to sadly give up the plot and within months I noticed a huge decline in my mental health. I no longer had my sanctuary to escape to that was just me and…
Ways To Support Your Child Returning to School After Lockdown
Read moreChildren across this country, and the world, have had their lives changed dramatically for the last six months and it’s about to change again. In just a couple of weeks children will be back to school after being home educated for more than four months.
Review of Mysteries In Time Educational Subscription Box & Giveaway
Read moreHomeschooling my 8 year old for four months was tough- I’m not trained in how to make learning fun like a teacher is. Schools are supposed to reopen next month, but I’m creating back-up plans by getting better resources together just in case.
Children’s Book Review & Giveaway of Crib & The Labours of Hercules
Read moreGetting children interested in world history can be difficult. I remember sitting bored out of my skull in many a history lesson, but there were times it fascinated me. Reading Anne Frank, and spending an RE lesson learning about Martin Luther King are fond memories for me.
Review of the New Pebble Gear 7″ Kids Tablet
Read moreA few times I’ve come across my son playing games that have inbuilt advertising, and he’s managed to download some games above his age range. I don’t enjoy checking up on him continuously and having to faff with complex parental controls on each individual app, so I was pleased to hear there’s a new tablet…
How Our First Week of Homeschooling Went- Including Some Helpful Tips
Read moreWe’ve been off school in isolation a week longer than most children. I wanted to document how our first week went in case it’s useful for those just starting out
Our Review of the Happy Confident Me Journal for Children
Read moreWe’re now at the point of children being isolated from their friends, extended families and social lives due to the Corona Virus. This can have an impact on their mental health (and parents too), so taking steps to minimise this is vital. Being able to review a journal for children couldn’t have come at a…
Homeschooling During Corona Virus Isolation: Try Our Daily #KidsTakingPhotosChallenge (Day 1 Theme Included)
Read moreI’ve created a challenge that I hope will be fun for him and children worldwide, as part of his ‘art’ lessons. It will break the day up a bit, help us both to think outside of the box and is also great for mental health.
Tips for Teaching Your Child About the Coronavirus & How They Can Reduce Risks
Read moreTrying to reduce the risk of your family contracting this virus is important. Whilst most people who have had Covid-19 have only had mild symptoms and recovered fully, it’s dangerous for people will poor immune systems. This reason alone is why it’s important to reduce the risk, as I don’t know a single person who…