With World Book Day around the corner, you’re bound to be wondering how is the best way to celebrate with your little one. It’s easy to let life get in the way, but with the 25th anniversary of the special day on the horizon, there has never been a better time to indulge in new words and seek out the adventures that lie within the pages of the books, with your child.
Independent learning is studying where students take charge of their learning without depending on the teacher, or, when at home, their parents. They learn to take the initiative in their education; the transition from traditional to independent learning is a bit challenging. However, students can reap its full benefits with the proper guidance.
It’s that time of year when year 9 students all over the UK choose their GCSE options. Whilst we as parents can be there to advise, listen and support their choices, we need to remember these are THEIR options, not ours!
As a mum of four children, I’ve seen the good, the bad and the ugly of children’s presents over the years. As the years have gone by, I’ve most certainly become more picky about not only what I buy for my children and my friends’ kids, but also where I buy those gifts from.
As a parent, I find that they sleep better and their mood is much better after being outside. Even 15-20 minutes can have a huge impact.
It’s fair to say that the last two years have been very different to anything we had previously experienced. COVID-19 changed life for everyone all over the world, and many of these changes happened quite suddenly. One day schools and after schools clubs were open, and the next day they weren’t. Read on to find out how Oaka packs are trying to help.
The popularity of so-called ‘mummy blogs’ is considered a widespread internet phenomenon. Despite falling into this created category myself I’m not a fan of the term itself and, like many names given, this has resulted in negative connotations over time.
As a parent, it can be difficult to know how to best help your child prepare for their GCSE exams. However, there are many ways you can support them during this stressful time and relieve some of the pressure they are under. Even if you are just making sure they are eating breakfast on the day of an exam, the smallest help can make a difference. This guide discusses the top ways to support your child on the run up to and the day of their GCSE exams.