• Parenting

    How much should I play with my only child?

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    You need to play with your only child often when they are young. However, as they grow they will learn how to play independently, so long as you have nourished their imaginations. In this post, we will suggest ideas of how long you should play with your only child and what you should play, depending on their age. NB: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. This means Sops and I may receive a small commission if you make a purchase. For more information, check out our Affiliate Disclaimer page. 0-2 Years Thankfully a child of this…

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    Teens

    How to Build Resilience for Teenagers

    Resilience is incredibly important for teenagers today. After enduring the pandemic and now the cost-of-living crisis, it is vital that you gain the resilience to bounce back from all the trials of life. We will show you how to build…

  • Teens

    Revision Techniques That Actually Work

    There are some revision techniques that actually work and there are some which are a complete waste of time. You don’t want to spend hours and hours ‘revising’ and then realise you cannot recall a single fact when you are…

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    Parenting

    Baby Essentials List for Newborns

    Whether you plan to have many children or just the one, your first baby is your only child (unless you are blessed with twins or more). So what sort of thing should you actually buy when having a baby? This…

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    Lifestyle

    Family Friendly Easter Movies

    There are not as many Family Friendly Easter Movies as there are Christmas Movies. This is a pity, because, after a long day of hunting for Easter Eggs, you may just want to watch an Easter film whilst stuffing your…

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    Lifestyle

    Things to do in February Half Term

    The February Half Term Holiday is one of the most challenging holiday breaks in the school calendar. It only lasts a week, so there is not much time to fly to warmer climates, especially if you are on a tight…

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    Lifestyle

    8 Fun Ways to Celebrate Pancake Day

    Pancake day, (otherwise known as Shrove Tuesday) is the day before Ash Wednesday, which is a Christian event to mark the start of Lent. Christians are encouraged to fast during Lent. This means they go without food on some days.…

  • Kid's Stuff

    Celebrating World Book Day

    World Book Day is Awesome! Children from around the world are dressing up as their favourite book characters and celebrating literature. World Book Day has been running for over 20 years. It was founded by Baroness Gail Rebuck. She wanted…