Is your child about to start taking the school bus? If so, it can be helpful to talk about their new routine, visit the school bus and get them familiar with their new route. Knowing what to expect will help to ease their worries and make them feel more confident about travelling without you. Here […]
Exploring Mindfulness With Your Child
Exploring mindfulness with your child offers numerous benefits. Mindfulness can be used to calm a child, increase their concentration and even improve their sleep. Mindfulness is a type of meditation which helps you to focus on the present moment. This means paying attention to your body, as well as your thoughts and feelings in order […]
How To Raise An Inquisitive Child
Cultivating your child’s curiosity from a young age is one of the best ways to help them become a lifelong learner. This doesn’t necessarily refer to learning in an academic sense, although that’s part of it; it also refers to learning about the world around them, as well as their personal experiences. Here are some […]
How To Raise A Confident Child
Confidence is what allows us to step out of our comfort zones to try new things and meet new people. It helps us believe in ourselves and be optimistic about the future. Lots of children struggle with their confidence, but fortunately it’s something that can be worked on and improved and tends to progress with […]
Exploring Moral Values With Your Child
As you know, there’s more to parenting than putting a roof over your child’s head and ensuring they eat three meals a day. Of course, they need the basic necessities in order to survive, but parents also need to give them the right guidance to help them grow up to be kind, helpful, respectful […]
How To Build Relationships With Your Child’s Teacher
Having a good relationship with your child’s teachers can have a big impact on your child’s academic success. This is because the more communication there is between parents and teachers, the more supported your child will be. Here is some great advice from an independent all-boys school in Kent, on how to build a […]
4 Outdoor Learning Activities For Children
Children love everything to do with the great outdoors. They enjoy exploring, jumping in mud, splashing in streams and spotting wildlife. Without even realising it, outdoor fun also provides many educational benefits to your child. To help you discover the benefits of outdoor learning, here are four outdoor activities to try with your children, […]
What Are The Benefits Of Extra-Curricular Activities For Children?
There are many benefits associated with extra-curricular activities. For example, they are fun, they help your child to meet new friends and they encourage your child to stay active. To highlight the importance of extra-curricular activities, an independent day school in Harpenden shares more of their benefits below… Self-confidence One of the most important […]
