One of the biggest struggles as a parent is seeing your child struggle to make friends or fit in when it comes to different social situations. There are many different ways that you can help support your child when it comes to their social skills such as showing them how to ask the right questions, follow their interests and even role play with them. The key is to help them build their confidence so they are able to work on their social skills in real life situations. Here is some advice from a private school in Kingston upon Thames on...
5 educational activities for children during school holidays
Having educational activities to entertain children on hand can be very helpful. The school holidays are some of the most exciting times for children as they get a break from early starts and long sessions of learning. However, alongside fun and time spent with family, it is important that your child keeps on top of their education throughout the holidays to prevent falling back. There are many ways to keep your child entertained whilst keeping up with their learning at the same time. Here is some advice from a prep school in Kent on 5 educational activities for children during...
How to prevent costly repairs on your home
Keeping your home regularly maintained can help to make this space comfortable while saving money in the long run on big repairs. It is important to remember that investing in a home comes with a lot of responsibility. Consider budgeting as it will be helpful when it comes to replacing home appliances and servicing different equipment in the house. The idea is to keep on top of small predicaments that may arise to keep the cost of repairs as low as possible. But what else can you do? Here are some tips on how to prevent costly repairs on your...
5 best starters for new plant parents
So you’re a starter and you’ve decided you want to get your first plant and embark on the journey to being a seasoned plant parent? either that or you’ve been randomly gifted a plant and you don’t know what to do. Assuming you’ve been given a plant as a gift the only piece of advice I can give is to research and learn as much as you can about it and see if yo u are able to provide a suitable environment for it to flourish. If you have made the decision to take on a plant (or twenty) because...
great sustainability tips for work.
personal sustainability practices There a many ways that you may have already introduced sustainable practices into your life and regular routine that are transferable and can be easily adapted to fit the workplace. In the workplace its common practice to have disposable plates, cups and cutlery on hand for staff to use and they simply are just not necessary. One way to combat the need for these items is to have your own utensils, mug and plate in the office. You can keep these in the kitchen or even in your desk when not in use and if all staff...
flexispot; 1 way to succeed wfh
The desk This is the Flexispot Comhar All-in-One Standing Desk EG8 in white priced at £449.99. This desk will change the way you work from home, it’s amazing. There are four programmable settings to adjust the height which can be saved to suit different users. If there are not multiple users who need specific settings you can use the programs to save your perfect seated height and also your perfect standing height so you can go back and forth between the two whenever you like with just a touch of a button. You can program the best height for each member of...
The dream kitchen; 2 key beauty aspects
(To me.) These are the aspects of a kitchen that are most important to me when creating a space I love, they work together in harmony to create what I would describe as my dream kitchen. Claiming something is the ‘dream’ anything is a very bold claim indeed but if it’s your dream then it’s for you to decide. However what if the dream anything is made up of a few simple aspects? When talking about interior design, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. You create dream room to fit your vision or an already existing aesthetic in...
3 great cold weather winter warmer hacks
With the summer now well and truly over its time to start thinking about preparing for the fast approaching cold winter we are due to have. Everyone is understandably concerned and keeping their houses warm, keeping the family fed and keeping fuel in their cars with the current cost of living. One thing that always makes people feel warm and cosy on a winter day is a nice hot meal. Here are a few ways you can used food and cooking to create a warm atmosphere in your home when you don’t want to be out in the frigid cold.
fun halloween things to do in london
Some of the things I’m excited about coming up this month in London. Some a little spooky just in time to get in the mood for Halloween Rivoili Ballroom is showing a number of Halloween themed movies. The Rivoli Ballroom is one of the last remaining intact 1950’s style ballroom left in London, It has been host to BBCs Strictly come dancing and a number of big name movies thanks to its authentic vintage look. One of the movies they will be showing that I’m really excited about is Little shop of Horrors showing on September 23rd. They also have...
SWING RIGHT INTO THE HOLIDAY SEASON
I know summer has only just ended but Christmas needs to be at the forefront of our minds already, its time to swing into action. Life is becoming more and more expensive and we still want to be able to give our families a great Christmas. This means getting a plan and budget together early so you’re not stuck trying to get all the food shopping and gifts for everyone halfway through December. Outdoor playground equipment like a wooden swing is a great gift for children as unlike a lot of toys that are given during the holidays they won’t...