Studies have shown that younger people have better chances of learning a new language because they are better learners. Also, the fact that their brains are still developing helps them to grasp language easier. Studies also show that exposing kids to a second language starting even from a young age ...
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How to Save Money on Your Baby Shopping While Pregnant
Today, the average pregnant woman spends a fortune on her baby. There's nothing wrong or unusual with wanting to spend all that you can afford on your new child, but it's important to remember that you probably have a budget to think about. The financial demands of having a child can kick in a ...
Why We Are Trying Out A Family Friendly Sleep Routine
*Sponsored by Johnson’s Baby* For me becoming a parent brought lots of scary realities .. Such as “how the hell am I going to get this baby out of my body”, there were those that while pregnant I craved more than anything else … and the first and most emotive for me after their birth was the ...
Top Tips To Keep The Kids Entertained – Screen Free
*Advertorial Feature With Persil* Well, our half term school holidays in Nottinghamshire are here but lets face it this half term holiday signals the start of stressing over how to entertain the kids in the cold and wet weather. I am sure I am not alone with stress levels heightening and I ...
School Morning Routines and How to Make Them Work
Getting an entire family up in the morning and then dressed, organised, fed and out the door could easily be a recipe for a meltdown or two, especially when everyone is tired and attempting to make the transition from lazy summer days to busy school year mornings. There are a few ways to ...
Why Discipline is Important to Your Kids
Parenting is not an easy job. There are so many different aspects that are involved in raising happy and healthy children. One of those aspects of parenting that can be quite crucial is discipline and for me and it can be one of the hardest parts. Discipline ensures that children gain the life ...
Car Seat Safety And Top Tips On What To Look For When You Buy One
Most new parents have heard that they should purchase top-rated booster seats or car seats for their children but here in the UK we have a ridiculously high rates of car seats not being fitted correctly so no matter how top of the range the seat might be if it's not fitted correctly it's not ...
Positive Parenting Tips to Parent More Effectively
As parents I am the first to admit parenting can sometime be a struggle. Having young children can be a daily struggle, especially if your children isn’t behaving very well. Even the most nurturing and patient parents can sometimes lose their cool when facing a defiant child, after all we have all ...
Simple Ways to Boost Your Child’s Confidence
Seeing the confidence overflow from your child is an amazing feeling. Confidence is such a great stepping stone to lead into other avenues of self-love such as happiness, trust, and high self-esteem. If your child has the ability to be confident in their day-to-day choices and in themselves, then ...
10 Top Tips for Parenting a Difficult Toddler
It always amazes me how quickly my toddler Jacob can go from happy and laughing to a full-blown meltdown in a matter of nano seconds. Some days it feels like Jacob will never stop crying, and I never know if it’s going to be a good or bad day for him so learning some tricks on how to manage a ...
4 Ways To Deal With A Toddler Who Won’t Stay In Bed
The terrible twos. Or the golden years? Whatever way you see them, the ages between 2 and 4 are when your child has seemingly boundless energy. And while this is all very cute when they’re in good, playful form, it’s an entirely different situation at night, when you’re all supposed to be getting ...
Early Years: The Benefits of a Pre-Prep School for Your Child
When you first have your child, their schooling is usually the furthest thing from your mind. It’s easy to get caught up in all the excitement of a baby and then the toddler years and continue to push schooling out of your thoughts. As your child gets a bit older, however, it's natural to start ...
Why I Wont be Buying Gifts For My Son’s Teachers
I am not going to lie ... I hate it. I hate the pressure, the presumption and the disapproving looks when it's mentioned and I confirm that I am not buying gifts for any teachers on behalf of my son. Now I feel it best to start by being honest and lay it out bare that I love my ...
3 Practical Activities Stay-at-Home Mums Can Do
As a woman, being a mother is one of the most rewarding and priceless gifts that you can ever receive in your entire life. It is a big milestone that fully transforms your life and makes you a more responsible person. However, this stage will require you to sacrifice some things and the whole thing ...