As an adult, fine motor skills are taken almost completely for granted, but we didn’t happen upon them by accident – we had to learn them while we were developing. Guidance and encouragement, along with the use of age-appropriate learning devices, can make the development of fine motor skills a pleasure that your little ones can share with you. This article will aim to provide you with all the tools and ideas you need to ensure that your kids master […]
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New research has revealed a surprising truth about exercise: not only is it good for the body, but it also appears to improve the mind too. Scientists now agree that if you want your child to be smarter and learn better, then you need to get them moving! In this article, we look at the latest research and suggest some fun ways to help boost your child’s brain through exercise. The Miracle Cure: Regular Exercise And Academic Performance A growing […]
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In recent years, home schooling has become increasingly popular around the world, especially in countries such as the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the US. In the UK, almost 50,000 children are currently being home schooled, whilst in the US, figures are thought to stand at around 1.5 million. Although homeschooling is currently enjoying a surge in popularity in some places, this is not true everywhere. In fact, in some countries, homeschooling is considered controversial or socially undesirable and […]
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As your children grow, their innate inquisitiveness and desire to learn about the world around them will mean that they will naturally gravitate towards all forms of information – and that includes books! When they learn to read, a magical world opens up before them, allowing them to explore in ways that they never could before. Of course, they’ll learn the basics at school, but to help to teach them a real love for reading it helps if they’re encouraged […]
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Congratulations! It’s your little one’s first birthday and you probably can’t believe how quickly this first year has flown by. No doubt you’ll be eager to celebrate this milestone with family and friends, but you may never have thrown a party like this before, so where do you start? Organizing a party for a one-year-old is quite a unique challenge but with a little forethought and planning you can make it a special, stress-free day that the whole family will […]
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The Garden Classroom, by Cathy James, is an inspirational book for kids – and details some great ideas for learning outside. If you’d like to use your outdoor space as a ‘living classroom’, here’s some tips to get you started. Learning doesn’t have to take place inside. Yet regrettably, it’s often the case that our children are cooped up in classrooms, when they could be immersed in nature and learning valuable lessons about the world around them. The Garden Classroom, […]
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Painting is always good fun, and it’s great for your child’s development. Here are 10 creative new painting activities for your child to enjoy, whilst extending their learning at the same time. Give a child a paintbrush and some paints, and they’ll have lots of fun, daubing color on to paper, and playing with form and layout. However, if you want to keep them engaged and entertained, it’s a good idea to vary their painting activities occasionally. It’s officially time […]
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Wondering how to choose the perfect party theme for your child’s birthday? Struggling for ideas on how to make it a day to remember for all the right reasons? Here are our tips on making the perfect choice, plus 8 of our favorite kids’ party themes to provide you with some inspiration… As you know, every child is unique, so it’s important that you select their birthday party theme based on them as an individual. It might be tempting to […]
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Every parent wants their children to wake up on Christmas morning to a tree surrounded by great gifts, but how do you ensure that the choices you make are ones your kids will enjoy again and again? Choosing toys that will educate and delight your children throughout the holiday season and beyond needn’t be a chore – with a little forethought and advice we’re sure that you’ll make decisions that will give your little ones plenty of fun throughout the […]
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Countless studies prove the importance of outdoor play. It’s good for the body, great for the mind, and it’s fun. Here are some inspirational ideas to get your children out into the garden. A recent study by Nielson showed that the average US child watches 24 hours of TV a week. That might not sound a lot, but it’s actually one whole day of the week that’s spent staring at the screen! Even worse, that’s not including the time spent […]
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