Single parents are vulnerable to stress, anxiety, and
depression, making self-care practices crucial for well-being. Prioritize and schedule various activities that bring
joy, reduce stress, and boost mood. Establish boundaries and build a supportive network
to carve out dedicated time for self-care.Incorporate your children into self-care activities
to...
Showing posts with label Education and Parenting. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Education and Parenting. Show all posts
3/16/2023
12/06/2022
Having a career paved into the world of
construction can seem like an impossible dream, but the way to explore this is
through taking on an apprenticeship or a course that allows your child to pick
up ways to be more hands-on. The world of construction is a lot more of a
practical experience than one that requires learning new skills in a classroom
setting,...
Heading to school is going to be the most
important aspect of your child’s learning. But there are going to be times
where your child is clearly struggling or is just unhappy with heading to
school each day. This is where you need to take action and provide ways to help
your child learn to love going to school again.
Pinpoint where your child
needs...
One thing your child will learn about is
devoting themselves to being in a team. This can be through group projects in
school, in sports, games and in real life work settings as well. In this guide
we take a look at the ways you can help to raise a team player.
Help your child in the key
skills needed in a team
Being a team player means you’re...
Reading should be a really engaging
activity that will make your child develop their skills in an array of ways. It
helps to give your child that understanding of new sentence structures,
vocabulary and of ways to build some of the greatest stories in written words.
It helps your child work on many skills to guide them through life and
experiences.
To...
9/27/2022
It is essential to ensure your kids stay
healthy and fit. Not only does it keep them looking good, but it also helps to
maintain their health and well-being. According to the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, childhood obesity has more than doubled in children and
quadrupled in adolescents in the past 30 years. That's a staggering statistic,
underscoring...
9/20/2022
Reading is a vital part of a child’s development in
literacy, as well as helping children find a love for picking up that new book.
From the moment you enter nursery school and follow the Early
Years Foundation Stage, you’ll be immersed into the world of
fictional stories and unique creations. Here in this guide we explore why reading is...
PSHCE - personal, social, health, citizen and economic
education - teach your child about being prepared for life. It’s something that
many school kids will get to learn about when they’re in school to guide them
along their way beyond the subjects they learn and the exams they’ll take.
PSHCE lessons are a big part of many school curriculums,...
There are heaps of screen free activities you can try out
with your child. Not everything has to rely on using a screen to keep your kids
entertained, which is why you should always keep a bank of activities ready for
those moments. We explore 5 screen free activities as recommended by this prep school in
Hertfordshire.
1. A child’s first chores
There...
Mental health is really important for children to learn and
experience, and it’s why your child should become experienced in learning to
handle their own wellbeing. To do this, you should direct your child to learn
about how they can support themselves, and give them guidance so that you can
help support your child’s mental health.
Here...
8/26/2022
The environment is a very common topic of discussion in
modern day society. It’s a big issue that is already affecting the way we live
and function from generations ago. But there are ways we can do our bit, even
in small and more manageable ways. To help guide our children through the changes to our
planet, here are some ways you can promote...
From a very early age, well in their nursery years, your
child will be discovering how different words are formed and how they will
benefit from their use. Nurseries will provide a range of learning materials,
and following the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum,
to work on their literacy, numeracy and speech, among other skills.
From...
7/22/2022
Learning styles are interesting to take note of as they can help
you to revolutionise the way that you learn and get things done. If your child
is at school, knowing this can ensure that they get the most out of their
lessons. To find out which they have, complete a survey or cross reference your
observations against the typical learner traits...
There’s no set way of raising children and nothing can really
prepare you for it. There are life skills, however, that are fundamental which
knowing can help. A boys’
school in Surrey has
shared them with us below.
Cooking
Knowing how to feed yourself is a survival skill even in today’s
day and age. Microwave meals and freezer food...
STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths and in
recent years there’s been a heavy push on developing children within these
areas. As we know, there’s a widening skills gap that we’re seeing in the
corresponding industries and investment into education is being made in
response. The fields offer prestigious career opportunities,...
Confidence is a must for parents to work on with their children.
It affects how they see themselves, thus affecting the opportunities that they
go for and their ability to deal with social situations. A senior school in Chelsea
shares some guidance on how you can approach this below.
Speak Nicely to Your Child
Just like plants, children...
6/08/2022
Extra-curricular activities are fantastic for children in terms of
their overall development, health and wellbeing. The good news is there are so
many options when it comes to hobbies and extra-curricular clubs. One great
option you could consider is tennis lessons. I have teamed up with a gym in Watford to share some of
the reasons why you should...
Mindfulness is all about focussing on the present moment, accepting
one’s thoughts and feelings, as well as any bodily sensations. It’s a type of
therapeutic technique to reduce feelings of anxiety and depression that are
caused by obtrusive thoughts. With all that said, you might want to consider
exploring mindfulness with your child so that...
There are many reasons why you might want to consider encouraging
your child to start a journal. Journaling is great from an academic
perspective, but also in terms of one’s health and wellbeing. I have teamed up
with an independent boys’ school in
London to share some of the benefits of journaling in further detail.
Journaling Enhances...
5/04/2022
**Image from pexels.comCompassion is a natural human response to seeing others in pain or
distress. Children are capable of this too and there are ways that you can
build their compassion. For example, an independent school in London suggests that
parents spend time teaching their children about the different emotions that we
experience as people...
