Entertaining an Only Child
“I’m bored. Let’s do something fun.” Your child says. You look down and see their bright puppy dog eyes looking at you imploringly, and you remember why you had a child in the first place; to have someone else to…
Our Guide on Getting your Child to Sleep at Night
Some parents are blessed with babies who sleep through the night on day one. But many parents do not have that luxury. It can take years before your child sleeps right through the night, and that can have a huge…
Post Sixth Form Options
You have completed your A levels. Congratulations! Just sitting those exams is an achievement. You should be proud of yourself. However, it’s a jolly long wait between sitting the exams and waiting for the results, right? Maybe you have already…
Should I get a pet for my child?
It is worthwhile getting a pet for your child. Household pets can improve our mental health, according to the PAW report, published by the PDSA (People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals). They bring joy to the family and can serve as…
Learning about Shakespeare
Do you go to school? If so, the chances are you will have to learn about the life and works of William Shakespeare. For some people this is great news. They love reading about the life and works of a…
Planning a Birthday Party for Kids
It’s your birthday and you want a party, right? Are you going to trust your parents to plan the best birthday party for you? They’ll probably hire a creepy clown or boring princess. What if you want a pirate-themed party?…
Celebrating Only Child Day
Only Child Day: 12th April There is a day for everything nowadays. There is Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Single Parents Day, Siblings Day and now there is an Only Child Day, which is only fair. Days like these are to…
10 Hacks To Stay Cool In Hot Weather
We are not used to heatwaves in the UK. We consider 25C to be blistering hot. So when the temperature starts to climb towards the 30s we all have a meltdown, literally! Our infrastructure is not designed for extreme heat.…
Stuff to do in the May Half Term
May Half Term break is my favourite Half Term holiday. The weather is normally warmer and brighter (although not guaranteed in the UK), and a lot more attractions are open. You can have a fun day out on the beach,…
How much should I play with my only child?
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…
