After school activities are more than simply a way for kids to pass the time – they also provide demonstrable benefits for young people, ranging from the physical and emotional to improving social and academic skills. Here are just a few of the ways that after school activities can help students within their school and personal lives.
Homemade banana milkshake
I recently shared a juicing infographic with you, which contained some handy tips for juicing as well as lots of facts. I have been experimenting with a range of juices, smoothies and milkshakes recently, using Riverford organic fruit. Riverford stock a range of fruit specifically for juicing that can be delivered directly to your door. […]
Fay Ripley’s mid-week mini roast recipe
With after school activities busier than ever – from homework to sports clubs and after school playdates – navigating the family weekly schedule and deciding what to put on the midweek menu can be a tricky task. As the dinner dilemma continues to cause a headache for families across the country, celebrity mum and recipe […]
School holiday activities: part eight
Welcome to part eight of our series looking at things to do in the school holiday period. The rubbish weather has continued here this summer, so in between the odd bursts of sunshine we have been looking for some inside activities. The children all love dressing up and role play which has always been a […]
Encouraging active children: part two
You might have read our recent article on encouraging active children. If not you can read it here. We focused on all the low cost ways that you can encourage your children to be active and also be active with them. One of the activities we discussed was swimming. Swimming is popular in our family […]