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Why sports clubs and activities matter in childhood and adolescence

I spend time and money on my children’s sports to teach them that you have to work hard, persevere, get back up when you fall and push yourself in life to reach goals. I am fully aware that from the outside looking in I probably look deranged a lot of the time. I will also say that I welcome the break when one of the sports has a holiday. Most of all though, I genuinely believe that the bigger picture overrides all of this – because it’s not just about keeping them fit, it’s about so much more!

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Different Types of Hats You Can Choose From

In comparison to shoes or purses, hats don’t attract nearly as much attention. Is it possible that they are misinterpreted? A proper hat may provide the same completed sensation as the perfect set of jewellery or that standout purse that brings an outfit together. When your outfit is getting a little boring, try one of the seven hat styles below to liven it up.

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10 things you might not know about Chesterfield

The Derbyshire town of Chesterfield is located in the East Midlands and bordered by the stunning Peak District National Park. An excellent spot for those wanting a quick commute to Sheffield, Derby and Nottingham with the added bonus of scenic countryside on the doorstep and a strong sense of community, there is plenty to attract homebuyers to this popular market town.

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Summer holidays: Then and now

With so many parents struggling with and/or worrying about how to entertain their children over the summer holidays, I’ve been looking back at how things used to be. How were your summer holidays spent as a child? what about you parents and grandparents?

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Robust Footwear For Active Kids

How many times have you bought footwear for your children and they’ve wrecked the shoes within a couple of weeks? even worse, smart school shoes which have been quickly trashed? I mean, kids shoes need to be robust. They climb, they run, they jump, they hardly ever sit still, and why should they? Their shoes should be able to take a battering.

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Post-Lockdown Activities With Children

With half term coming to an end, many parents will have reached the realisation that the end of the school year is only a few weeks away. Despite the fact that the children have only been back in school a few weeks following the latest lockdown and school closures, we are now fast approaching the school summer holidays.

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