For a lot of couples, there is no greater joy than having children. You have brought a new life into the world, and you have truly started a family of your own. But it is important to remember that the period of your lives immediately after the birth of a child is going to be…
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[AD] Buying The Right Christmas and Birthday Presents For My Twin Girls
Read moreI’m a father of nine year old twin girls and when it comes to Christmas’ and birthdays, we have always wanted to make sure that the girls have brilliant children’s presents. We like to make sure that toys are lots of fun, which of course is a no brainer, but we also try to make…
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What Does A Child Need To Succeed In Life?
Read moreEvery parent hopes that their child will have a fantastic life, one that’s filled with good times, success, and all the other staples of a life well-lived. However, it’s important to remember that being hopeful isn’t going to do all that much. You can hope to be a millionaire, but if you’re not willing to…
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The Benefits of Arts & Crafts for Children
Read moreArts and crafts are hugely beneficial for children for a number of exciting reasons, that can test a child’s skills and give them something fun to enjoy alone or with friends and family. In this guide from a pre-school in Lincoln, we take a look at the biggest benefits that arts and crafts bring to…
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Entertaining and Educational Activities for Kids
Read moreLearning can be fun. There are lots of ways for parents to help their children learn and grow through fun activities. Here are some great activities for kids that are entertaining as well as educational. Going on Field Trips One of the best activities for kids is checking out local attractions. Kids will learn about…
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How to Help Look After Your Child’s Mental Health
Read moreThese days, we’re more perceptive to mental health issues and how they can impact each of us. And it’s important that this awareness doesn’t overlook the way in which children’s mental health can sometimes be impacted in numerous ways. Children struggle with these issues as well, so what can you do about that as a…
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6 Ways to Make Feeding Your Toddler Easier
Read moreIf you’ve ever felt like you can’t win with your little one at the dinner table, you’re not alone. Feeding toddlers can be a minefield, with a series of challenges appearing seemingly overnight to make dinnertime more stressful. Even families that sailed through the first year of feeding without issue often face stumbling blocks such…
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4 Ways To Child-Proof Your Home
Read moreFrom the moment that you find out you’re expecting, time starts moving at warp speed. It takes so much time and effort to prepare for your baby’s arrival that it’s easy to overlook some small safety hazards in the home that could potentially cause harm. That’s why we’re here to share four easy ways to…
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4 Things To Do When Your Kid Is Injured At School
Read moreSending your kids to school is a big decision for parents to make. Not only are you entrusting the school with your child’s learning and academics, but you’re also placing in their hands your child’s safety. But whether intentional or not, accidents can happen. Administrators have the responsibility of ensuring the school is safe for…
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5 Things Dads Can Do For Their Kids As They Grow
Read moreBeing a dad is not just about having a child. It is a tough job. A child seems to need something different every day, and it can be hard to keep up. The influence of a dad on a child’s well-being and development cannot be overemphasised. Here are 5 things that you need to do…
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How Has The Pandemic Affected The Mental Health of Children In Education?
Read moreOne of the biggest changes to the lives of young people during the COVID-19 pandemic has been the closure of schools. Children have had to adapt to remote learning, losing out on social interaction and facing the cancellation of exams that they had spent so long preparing for. Accelerate Tutors have conducted a survey to…
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How To Raise Children Who Are Friends To Animals
Read moreWith the climate crisis and the environmental damage the world is seeing nowadays, raising your children to be kind to nature and all its inhabitants is more important than ever. Animals can sometimes be a source of fear for children. There’s the classic fear of spiders, and for some, dogs, but other animals can make…
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5 Benefits of Spending Time in Nature with Kids
Read moreGetting in touch with nature is very beneficial for kids and adults alike, and summer is the perfect time of year to do it. Whether you go on a family hike or simply explore an area of natural beauty near you, you can guarantee you’ll all return feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. Nature can be very…
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AD| Encouraging outdoor imaginative play in the garden
Read moreAs a father of five I like to think that I’m quite experienced when it comes to spending time with my children. My youngest, nine year old twin girls, love to play board games, sports and lots more different types of games. However, it can often lead to my wife and I planning almost every…
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AD| Make your Kids ‘Summer at Home’ the best one yet!
Read moreI think it’s fair to say that things have been pretty tough over the last 18 months for everyone. However, none more so is this true than for our children. Growing up, I remember spending every waking hour out with my friends. I’d meet them at the park or go over their houses and I…
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How to Raise an Environmentally Conscious Child
Read moreWith plastic pollution and climate change becoming huge parts of our lives we should be encouraging our children to be more environmentally conscious. Thankfully there are lots of little things that can be taught to the future generation, thanks to this guide put together by this Nursery in Oxton. Let them do the recycling Showing…
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Preparing For The Birth Of Your First Child
Read morePreparing for the birth of your first child is an exciting time. While you await the arrival of your new baby, it can be easy to get swept up in the preparations, and that isn’t a bad thing. You can never really prepare for how your life will change once you become parents, and on…
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Exploring Gratitude with Your Child
Read moreThere are many benefits to practising gratitude. It encourages us to look for the positives in life, promoting optimism, satisfaction, and strong relationships. Generally speaking, it encourages a happy and confident outlook on life. With that said, it’s important for parents to explore gratitude with their children, which should help them learn to appreciate what…
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Is My Child Old Enough to Be Left at Home Alone?
Read moreThe lines are somewhat blurry when it comes to the rules regarding leaving your child home alone. It’s a big decision for parents and one that they must make alone. After all, only a parent can determine if their child is emotionally mature enough to be unsupervised for a certain period of time. With some…
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Learn To Help Any Child, Even If They Have A Disability
Read moreAs a parent, we will invest all the resources we have to ensure that our child will be happy and happy and we will not rest until that happens. The problem is that sometimes no matter what home we provide to our child and how much we invest in it when they go to school…
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3 Things That Can Get In The Way Of Your Child’s Development
Read moreThe early years of your child’s life are so important. It’s in these formative years that they learn how to navigate the world and understand the things that are happening around them. They learn how to interact with people in social situations and how to manage their emotions. But there are things that can get…
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