You’ve watched Topsy And Tim Start School, discussed every single detail of what their first day might be like, and taken a million pictures in a too-big uniform by the front door. You did your best to answer questions, play classrooms and make shopping for new shoes fun. These preparations probably made you both feel…
Like millions of British parents, each August our childcare falls apart. Not only is it the school holidays, but our regular childcarers also take well-deserved breaks. My husband and I have to scramble to cover the gaps. Unlike millions of British parents, I happen to run a business that trains nannies. This means I am…
It’s been slowly creeping up on us. And we can’t ignore it any longer. The summer holidays are here and that means just one thing. No, not sandcastles and ice cream. Not lazy days enjoying the sunshine. But endless weeks out of school and the burning question of “What shall we do with the kids?!”…
Some believe the disconnect between modern children and nature is “the biggest parenting challenge of our times.” We explore the benefits of spending time outdoors, and discover what some schools are doing to make the most of this.
4 tips to balance taste, convenience and health, by child nutrition specialist Verena Klanner.
It’s likely that lots of today’s jobs won’t exist when our kids graduate, and that computers and robots will be able to do lots of things better than humans can. Given this, what should schools be teaching our kids right now?
For many parents, working part time is the holy grail: continuing their career, spending proper time with the kids, getting to go to the loo by yourself. Trouble is, it’s not always easy to figure out how to make it happen.
When your little one starts school, it can be an overwhelming time to say the least. Not only is there a flurry of emotions attached to the idea that they’re growing up at the speed of light, we worry if we’re making the right choices and whether those decisions are giving them the very best childhood experience possible.
Parents of school-aged children manage a pretty impressive balancing act during the school year. Finding childcare for the hours of 3pm and 6pm – when you’re still at work – is a familiar struggle for many parents.
Understanding the different childcare options available to you and then choosing the right one for your family can make you feel like you’ve fallen down a Google rabbit hole. This blog has everything you need to know about Childminders.