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The problem with BMI calculators
Do you know your BMI? Do you care? Whilst I absolutely agree that being healthy and fit is important, and, whilst these things are personally important to me, I honestly think that it can be really dangerous to solely focus on either the scale or what your BMI is.
Go Wild at Home with Knowsley Safari! FREE educational live stream events and online activities
Merseyside-based Knowsley Safari has launched a series of free, educational live stream events and online activities to help people navigate the lockdown wilderness. Whether you’re a parent looking for exciting online content to help keep your children entertained, or someone looking to learn more about the natural world during this time, Knowsley Safari has you covered.
How to study effectively for A-levels
I recently had an opportunity to speak with representatives from Ashbourne College, one of the best A-level colleges in London, on the study techniques that their students apply to achieve A*/A in their exams. Here are the 13 tips that help the students build an effective study and revision system.
Reducing ‘excess’ screen time
In the time of smartphones and social media, the topic of internet addiction among young children and adults has become a raging issue. There are debates and discussions regarding the impact of internet addiction on young minds.
Christmas Craft: Lockdown boredom busters
You can’t beat a bit of Christmas craft with the children. Towards the end of of term the children always bring back some wonderful creations from school. With school closing early this year due to COVID, I decided we’d bring the Christmas craft into our last week of ‘term’ at home.
Explaining the COVID Christmas Rules to Children
Are you dreading explaining that Covid-19 trumps Christmas to your children this year? Fear not, for Yoopies has created the Guide to how to manage the holidays with children given the current restrictions.
Top feelings new mums have about returning to work
Returning to work after having a baby can be very difficult and involve a whole host of mixed emotions for mums, as they learn to juggle and accept that their priorities may have shifted.
The best STEM toys for 2021
STEM toys are a wonderful educational resource and something I have used a lot with my younger two children this year in particular, with so much time home schooling.