What are the Benefits of Outdoor Learning for Children?
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It is important for young children to be exposed to a variety of different learning environments, to engage their mind, body and soul.
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How to Raise a Science Lover
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Many parents are a bit nervous when it comes to helping their children with science, particularly if they’re not very good at it themselves. However, most of the time, when it comes to helping your child with their schoolwork, the key is to have the right attitude.
Read MoreShould I Encourage My Child to Learn an Instrument?
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From promoting better time management skills to improving the mind and body, extra-curricular activities tend to be a fantastic option for both children and adults. Of course, it depends on the activity in question, but they can be an enjoyable method of staying fit and healthy or just allowing your kids to let off some steam after their time at school.
Read MoreWIN! Children's Book Bundle by Eva Ibbotson
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This week I have a lovely new giveaway for Mammaprada readers. This one is perfect for keeping young girls happy and entertained and maybe even a little quiet!
Read MoreWIN! Story Antics English Recipe Book and Apron for Kids!
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As lockdown has created a love of baking and cooking in many of us, I have a lovely new giveaway for Mammaprada readers.
Read MoreThe Pros and Cons of a Gender Reveal Party
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Baby showers are quite common now both in the UK and the US. Over the last few years, gender reveal parties have also risen to fame. So, if you are planning to throw a gender reveal party, here are some of the pros and cons you should know.
Read MoreWIN! Children's Book Bundle 'Hamish' by Danny Wallace {CLOSED}
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As we’ve all been locked away for a while now and getting bored I have a lovely new giveaway for Mammaprada readers. This one is perfect for keeping young children happy and entertained and maybe even a little quiet!
Read MoreTeaching kids about money – it’s easier than you think!
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What kind of relationship does your child have with money? Do they always spend their birthday money? Do they love heading to the shop to spend money on sweets? Do they know where money comes from?
Read MoreEnsuring Your Child Stays Motivated to Learn While Schools are Closed
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In the United Kingdom and many other parts of the World, schools are currently closed, which is quite challenging for both parents and their children. It’s important that, despite your child’s age, they continue to stimulate their brains in a productive and educational way.
Read MoreTeaching Your Child About Internet Safety
/As a parent, you might be wondering how you can conceivably supervise your child’s Internet usage, particularly as they can access it from numerous different devices and different locations.
Read MoreWhy is Reading so Important for Children?
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Reading is a vital element of any child’s learning journey. It’s one of the first things they learn how to do when they start school and something that is included across all subjects every day.
Read MoreExploring Mindfulness with Your Child
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Mindfulness is all about focussing more closely on the present moment, acknowledging what’s going on around us, as well as how we’re feeling and what we’re thinking.
Read MoreStay at Home Survival for Families
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When 2020 started, no one could have predicted this. And I don’t even have to explain what “this” is.
I hope you and your loved ones are staying well. But even if you are well…
It doesn’t mean this isn’t hard for you. It can still be hard when everything is changing every day.
Read MoreMoral Values to Explore with Your Child
/To help your child thrive in school and develop crucial personal skills, it is important to teach them the difference between right and wrong, and how to treat other people.
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The earlier you start with these life lessons, the better! The morals you teach your children will stay with them as they grow into adults. That is why it is so important for parents to demonstrate integrity, compassion, good manners and respect within the family unit.
To give you a little guidance, I have teamed up with an independent day school in Oxfordshire.
Start by being a good role model for your children, as they learn by observing those closest to them. Always demonstrate kindness and respect when you’re speaking to others, whether they are friends or strangers.
Demonstrate good listening skills so that your child understands the elements of a healthy conversation; it is rude to interrupt.
What’s more, try and model giving behaviour by volunteering to help those in need where possible, whether it’s donating money to charity or helping an elderly person with their food shopping.
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Essentially, your child needs to comprehend what constitutes as respectful behaviour, from listening during a conversation to following instructions from parents and teachers.
Give them some examples of both respectful and disrespectful behaviour so that they can start to develop an understanding of what is right and wrong. For instance, taking something that doesn’t belong to them is both disrespectful and in some cases, illegal.
Respect, politeness and kindness are just a few moral values that merely scratch the surface.
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Sharing is another moral value that’s important for children. When playing with their friends, if they don’t share their toys they will find it harder to keep those friends. They need to understand the importance of fairness and equality.
Other moral values to explore are things like honesty and telling the truth. If you require some further guidance, don’t be afraid to contact your child’s teachers for some more ideas.
Disclosure: This is a collaborative post.
Knowing If Your Child is Ready for Nursery
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Many parents worry about whether or not their child is too young to start nursery – it is a common concern for those seeking childcare. However, the truth of the matter is there is no right or wrong age; all children are different and each family will have a unique set of requirements.
Read MoreFind an online language tutor to suit you with Preply
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Have you always wanted to refresh some school French? Or are your children struggling with Spanish and would like some extra online language tutoring? With Preply you can all learn from the comfort of your home.
Read MoreExploring STEM Subjects in the Home
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In recent years, you might have noticed the word STEM cropping up frequently when it comes to education, home learning and even toys!
Read MoreHow to find birthday gifts for your child during isolation
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As a parent with a child celebrating a birthday in May.; I’m well aware of the internal struggle to focus on what is important right now - our health.
Read MoreThe easy way to find quality childcare in your area
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As a mother of two children, I’ve always struggled with that balance of needing some time to yourself and not wanting to leave your children with someone unless you absolutely have to. We don’t have family close by so we’ve always had to rely on sitters or nannies.
Read MoreEaster Gift Guide for all the Family
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This is probably one of the strangest Easter celebrations that we have all prepared for. I expect for many of you it’s very low on your list of priorities. However, as levels of lockdown increase, it’s clear that none of us will be or should be going anywhere over the Easter holidays. Except for those of us lucky enough to have a garden.
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