Summer is nearly here and that means it’s time to get out in the garden for some outdoor fun. I’m a dad of twin girls and during the summer months they spend 99% of their time in the garden playing football and playing on the trampoline. In fact, they are forever making up games as…
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Why You Should Consider Fostering When Growing Your Family
Read moreDo you have one or more children who are your whole life? Do you cherish all the moments you have with them, but you know you still have more love and care to give? Maybe you’ve been thinking about expanding your family. If so, you may want to consider what fostering could mean to you…
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Creating Photo Memories With My Picture.Co.UK
Read moreFor as long as I can remember I have always loved creating memories through photos. I know nowadays that everybody has many thousands of photos on their smartphone but for us as a family there is no substitute for real photos in an album or photo frame. This means you can remind yourself of those…
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Supporting Your Children Through A Separation
Read moreIt’s no secret that when a couple breaks up it can be difficult for their kids to deal with. Everything has changed and it’s no wonder it’s hard for children to deal with. It’s a difficult situation and knowing how to manage it isn’t always easy to achieve, especially when you’re also dealing with your…
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Supporting Your Children With Their Sporting Endeavours
Read moreWhen I was growing up, sport was either played in school or at the local park. I loved playing football with my mates on the weekend and quite often the game would go on for hours. Times have definitely changed and the opportunities for children today to get involved with sport is absolutely brilliant. There…
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Parents Mental Health Day January 27th With YoungMinds
Read moreParents Mental Health Day this year will be on January 27th but what is it? The theme this year for Stem4’s Parent Mental Health Day is #BuildFamilyResilience, focusing on how parents and carers can successfully adapt to challenging life situations, and deal with their own mental health, while navigating their family through difficult times. Nowadays, the…
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How to Make a Separation Easier on the Kids
Read moreSplitting up can be terrible for everyone. But it’s essential you try to make a separation easier on the kids since they will also feel the ups and downs of what can be the worst time of their life. CC0 Licensed Image Courtesy of Pexels Keep It Amicable This goes without saying, but you need…
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5 Ways to Build a Bedroom to Remember For Your Child
Read moreFor many of us growing up, our bedrooms were the land of adventure, and a place to express our personalities. So how do you recreate this for your children? Whether your child has an artistic hand to rival Picasso, or a love for a particular hobby that they want to express in their room, we’ve…
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What to Do if Your Child is Getting Bad Grades at School
Read moreBad grades do not mean the end for your child’s progress. It just means that a new approach has to be taken in order to get back to where your child needs to be, which can take a long time or a short amount of time. What can help you keep track of however is…
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The Benefits of Homeschooling for Children
Read moreDepending on your personal preferences, homeschooling is a good way to keep your child at home learning lots of new things as opposed to heading into a school near you. There will be specific reasons personal to yourself as to why you could decide to homeschool your child, but there are a lot of benefits…
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Supporting Your Child with their Communication Skills
Read moreCommunication is a key development skill to help your child understand mannerisms, what people are trying to get across, and how they can respond to them. In terms of letting your child understand how to communicate, there are a wealth of ways you can do this depending on their needs and learning styles. We take…
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How to Make Grammar Fun for Your Child
Read moreGrammar seems daunting, but it’s worth looking into at an early age to help your child pick up different ways to improve on their writing and reading skills. It can also seem like quite a dull subject to focus on, which is why one of the best private schools in Surrey shares some great ways…
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The Benefits Of Football For Your Child
Read moreOn Sunday the World Cup final was played out in Qatar with Argentina becoming World champions and wow!, what a football match. It was truly brilliant watching the likes of Messi and M’bappe scoring extraordinary goals. I have always loved football and being a dad of 10 year old twin girls my hope was one…
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Adopting A Child? What Adoptive Parents Should Prepare For
Read moreAdoption is a beautiful way to grow a family. Not only does it let you fulfil your dream of raising a child, but also it provides the child with a permanent home as well as a sense of belonging and security. Preparing for the new family member is essential, especially if you’re a new parent.…
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Read moreI’m a father of ten year old twin girls and like all children they love toys that are interactive. This usually involve either creating a story via a mission and using their imagination and creativity which is a great way for children to learn and mature. Other toys that are always a hit in our…
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How to Make Your Child’s Birthday Party a Memorable One
Read moreNo matter what age your child is, their birthday is always a special day. As a parent, you want to make sure that their birthday party is perfect. Planning the perfect birthday party can be daunting, but with a little planning and forethought, it can be a breeze. Here are some tips on how to…
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How to Help Your Child Become a Well-Adjusted Adult
Read moreAs your teen becomes older, your role becomes more complicated. Your child has different wants and needs than they did before, and you may find it is harder than before to parent your child. They are growing into adults, and there are a few ways to help your child be well adjusted in order to…
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Baking With Your Kids
Read moreBaking is easily one of my favourite hobbies. There is nothing quite like it. When you get all of the ingredients exactly right and the cake rises perfectly in the oven, but by far one of the biggest fun times when baking is when you do it with your kids. I’m a father of ten…
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Important Resources That Will Give Your Child The Edge Over The Competition
Read moreAs parents, you want your child to have every advantage possible regarding their education. You may only be able to control some things, but specific resources can give your child an edge over the competition. Some of these important resources are explored here. A Good Quality Education It is no secret that a good quality…
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How To Decide On The Perfect Dog Breed For Your Family
Read moreIf you are a family especially with young children there will come a time when your children will start to ask to have a family pet. This is usually because many of their friends will have family pets and understandably they might feel left out and they will be asking can we have a family…
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The Value Of Starting A Creative Project With Your Kids
Read moreBonding with your children is perhaps the most valuable time you will ever have on this planet. For this reason, it’s always good to consider a few good activities to enjoy with them. In some cases, you will no doubt take the opportunity to teach them a few tricks or skills, learn a few life…
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