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If you want your child to do well at school, then one of the best things you can do is to encourage a love of books.  Children who read for pleasure on a regular basis generally perform better academically than kids who rarely pick up a book.  Reading really can’t start too early and it’s easy to encourage a love of books in little ones these days as there are so many innovative and imaginative baby books available.Begin with Board Books and Picture BooksStart off with board books and …

What does your child like to do most in their bedroom? Sleep? Read? Play? Study? Daydream? If your little one is anything like ours, the answer is all the above and more. Make sure their space is ready for everything with our checklist of the top 5 accessories every child’s bedroom should have.A BookcaseHave we mentioned how much we love books? Reading is one of the most joyful ways a child can relax and learn so making sure their room has space for their budding library is very important. Wheth …

Going back to work after having a child is tough. You’ve had a wonderful, tiring and eye-opening time while you’ve had leave from work and have been getting to know your new arrival. Tearing yourself away can be emotionally difficult, but the time constraints and practical arrangements that have to be made when you go back to work are difficult too. The most important thing to remember is to make decisions that work for you and your family and put your wellbeing first, keeping in mind that it’s …

Verruca’s, or plantar warts, develop of the soles of the feet and begin because of pressure from standing and walking. They are harmless and often go away on their own. However, they can become too painful to ignore.How To Get Rid Of A VerrucaSince our bodies are different, one method of treatment might work for you, while another will not. You may wish to try more than one method to see which works best for you.How to cure verrucas with *Salicylic Acid and Duct Tape After washing your foot t …

When the kids are home from school, you can feel pressure as a parent to provide a non-stop stream of fun and games to keep them busy. You can end up spending a small fortune if you decide to try and fit in a million and one things. But the good news is that memories don’t cost a thing and there’s plenty of cost-effective ways to have a great time with your kids. If you’re looking for some cheap and cheerful activities, we’ve put together a few things you can do to keep your bank balance in chec …