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…
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…
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.…
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…
Celebrating Mothering Sunday
Mothering Sunday is one of the best days in the year in my opinion. After I had Sops I valued Mothering Sunday higher than my own birthday. Why? Because being a mum is hard work. I didn’t realise how challenging…
My Only Child is Lonely – What can I do?
Has your only child ever said to you, “I’m lonely.”? Did your heart sink into a deep sludgy toxic pool of guilt? That is certainly how I feel when Sops says she feels lonely. However, over the years Sops has…
What are my Options After Secondary School
You have a number of options after secondary school including Apprenticeships, A Levels and T Levels. You could have the option to resit some of your exams if needed. In addition, there are specialist courses for those interested in the…
Preparing For University
So you are off to university, you brainy thing. We bet you can’t wait to go and spread your wings and learn new things. Not only will you learn new facts about your chosen subject, but you will also learn…
How to give the perfect gift using personality types
There is always one in every family. You know who I mean, the really awkward person that no one knows what to buy for Christmas. They just seem to have everything they want and they don’t really appreciate what you…
Preparing Your Child For Their First Residential Trip
Whether it is summer camp, a school trip, or camping with a local scouting group, at some point your child may be invited to a residential. This is when they will stay away from home with a larger group of…
