As the new school term begins, parents everywhere brace themselves for the dreaded email from the school office announcing the arrival of an unwelcome visitor: head lice. It’s a common problem, but with the right approach, it doesn’t have to be a stressful one.
As summer comes to a close, the September school term often creeps up faster than expected. For many families, this transition from the relaxed summer vibe to the structured school routine can be a real challenge. Getting back into the swing of things is not only hard for children but for parents too. Here are some practical tips to help you kickstart the new school year on the right foot.
In the blink of an eye, the school summer holidays are almost at an end, and with September rapidly looming, back to school preparations are fully underway. For parents, getting the kids ready for the start of term can prove a highly stressful and costly experience at the best of times.
Children in England are back at school this week. Some children here in Wales are already back, some more go back next week and the rest after Easter. This means that parents all over the UK are back to filling lunchboxes!
With less than a month to go now before the new school term starts you might be thinking about your back to school shopping for your tribe, before your mammoth name labelling mission begins that is! Some children are more keen than others to get back into the swing of the new term, but one […]
I love coming across useful gadgets or gizmos that facilitate family life. You know, those handy helpers that make you think “where have you been all my life?” Things that have multiple benefits and uses always get the gold star and my new favourite that fits into this category are Doddle Bags, available from Lakeland. Just […]
Welcome to part three in our back to school series. This time we are looking at the often arduous task of naming your children’s belongings for school. How do you label your children’s things? I’ve tried a range of things myself in the past and seen other parents use a range of methods as well, […]