Help your child learn phonics more easily and make it fun [ad]
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As a parent I know we all want to best support our children to reach their best potential. Forbrain can step in and help with pronunciation and speech.
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Bad Habits to Fix Before Having Children
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Becoming a parent is a very exciting time in a person's life. We all enter the world of parenting blissfully unaware, unrealistically optimistic, and wanting the best for our children.
Read MoreHow to find meaningful gifts this Fathers Day
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Father’s Day is almost upon us! Sunday 16th June for those of you who aren’t great at remembering these special occasions!
It’s always tough finding presents for dads. They often end up with something dull like another pair of socks and can feel a little forgotten! Or they tell you they don’t want anything but you would really like to show how much you appreciate them.
Read MoreBest Travel Shoes for Kids
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When you travel a lot with kids, you have to have good footwear. Your kids need to be protected but comfortable. You need something that’s a space saver in the suitcase but is easy to deal with when it comes to slipping them on and off.
Here are some of the best kids shoes for travel that I’ve found.
Read More5 educational Apps for Primary School aged children in 2019
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Here's a list of 5 educational apps for primary aged children, in these topics: English, math, science, languages and art. Give your child a flying start!
Read MoreWIN! 3 month membership to Gru Languages English resources for children [closed]
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English Language resources for children!
So the New Year has arrived and already we are all about giving you plenty of help with raising those bambini!
This week we’ve teamed up with lovely Sarah, the Founder of Gru Languages.
If you haven’t discovered Gru yet, they offer over 800 resources which suit children learning English as a second/third language or for English speaking children in reception and Year 1.
Read MoreWhy the beautiful Cutty Sark is the perfect play Time for your Toddler
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Why the beautiful Cutty Sark is the perfect play Time for your Toddler
Last week we were invited to the stunning Cutty Sark Ship in Greewich.
We’ve been many times with our 6 year old Son. It’s truly one of the best attractions in London.
However last week we went to try and new activity for the little ones. Toddler Time!
Read MoreSo you think you know who you are? Love your true DNA story
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I’m sure many of you will feel you know exactly where your family origins lie. Maybe you’re aware of many interlocking layers of language, culture and nationality. Maybe you are convinced that you are 100% British/French/Chinese.
I love hearing stories passed down through families where one Grandma, like my own was convinced that there is a Spanish connection and no one. Not even her own Brother agrees! I always wonder how much of this is true?
Read MoreRoad Trip Survival Tips for New Parents
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Road Trip Survival Tips for New Parents
You might think that going on a road trip with a baby might be a crazy idea, but in fact it might be less challenging than dealing with boisterous toddlers and teenagers. Babies just need to be fed and comfortable, and they need some caring. Toddlers will need discipline and constant entertainment. If you are determined to see more of the world, you might want to know that many babies seem to fall asleep as soon as the car starts moving. Below you will find a few tips on how to make the most out of your family trip.
Read MoreHow to help a premature baby? Buy an Octopus!
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How to help a premature baby? Buy an Octopus!
Today I wanted to draw your attention to a wonderful project which is helping comfort premature babies whilst they are still in hospital. As the mum of a preemie I wish my son had one of these as I hated leaving him each night.
Marta, a friend of mine set this up herself to help a friend who had a premature baby. The initiative is growing and needs a bit of assistance to keep offering this vital service to bambini! Have a read about why an Octopus is such a little life saver!
Read More5 of the Best Places to Visit as a Pregnant Traveller
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Travelling pregnant can be a different experience. Here we’ve found five best places where you can put your feet up and relax. A baby moon is well worth it!
Read MoreWhat to do in May Half Term?
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What to do in May Half Term?
Some of you will be looking forward to the May Half Term holidays. Others will be dreading them! What to do with little ones for a whole week. How to keep them occupied and not bored or bickering.
How to stop it costing a fortune?! It can be tempting to book holiday clubs, but they can be expensive and some children will not want to be out all day, every day of their holidays. Mine are tired already! And you might actually want to see them too!
So how do you find a balance?
I asked lots of experts! Yes that means mothers! What they are planning this May Half Term and what they can recommend.
Have a read, we have got you covered!
Read MoreMaking Travel With Kids as Stress-Free as Possible
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Making Travel With Kids as Stress-Free as Possible
Travel with kids can be brilliant too! There’s nothing better than seeing your little one’s eyes widen with wonder as they take off on a plane for the first time, or the joy that brightens their faces as they splash about in pools, build sandcastles and search for pretty shells on beaches.
Read MoreEasy Ways To Get Kids To Love History
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Easy Ways To Get Kids To Love History
We all know that those of us who don’t learn from the past are condemned to repeat it. But while each and every one of us can benefit from a greater knowledge and understanding of history, it’s especially beneficial to our kids. The world seems so new to kids that it’s important to educate them in the ways of those who have come before. The study of history has a range of benefits for kids.
Read MoreEaster at the Eden Project
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Easter at the Eden Project
Are you in Cornwall this Easter and looking for something memorable to do with the children? Have they all had far too much chocolate and you want to find an activity that’s a little bit different?
This is how we’ve been feeling and as we are in Mevagissey for the school holidays we decided to try Easter at the Eden Project.
Read More5 Tips for Teaching your Child a Language (Bilingual Week 11)
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5 Tips for Teaching your Child a Language
Interview with Will Collier of Little Linguists Library
1. Do it together and set a target
When was the last time you learned something with your child rather than simply helping them to learn something you already knew? Kids love it when the grown-ups are in the same position as them.
Read MoreWeek 37: Preparing For Your Final Month Of Pregnancy
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Week 37: Preparing For Your Final Month Of Pregnancy
When you read about the time it takes for a baby to be made, it can often sound like pregnancy is a very long journey. In reality, though, while nine months sounds like a big chunk of time, the next 37 weeks are going to go by very quickly. When you find yourself staring birth in the face, you will have more work to do than ever to prepare for the little one on the way. Through bodily changes and your schedule, to getting your home ready and enjoying it while you can, this post will be taking you through the last month of pregnancy and the work you’ll have to do.
Read More4 Tips You'll Need For a Perfect Family Road Trip
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Organizing the whole family to go somewhere, even if it’s just a short trip, can be a real hassle, especially if the kids are still quite small.
Read MoreLittle Linguists Library – Learn a Language with your Child (Bilingual Week 10)
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Little Linguists Library – Learn a Language with your Child
Do you have children learning languages at school? Or do you have little ones who you would like to give a head start at a second language but you don't speak one yourself?
This week I'm interviewing Will Collier, founder of Little Linguists Library. Will is creating a series of books which help parents learn or support their child to learn another language, even if they can't speak a second one themselves.
This is a huge stumbling block for many parents and it seems Will has found the answer!
Read MoreLearning And Bonding: Make Family Time Count
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Learning And Bonding: Make Family Time Count
If you ask most people what they would consider to be the most important in life, one of their answers would most probably be “friends and family”.
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