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Transforming a child’s bedroom into a safe haven for them to play and grow is a rewarding experience for parents. But what happens when the little ones go to school and face dangers that parents cannot prevent? The reality for our children is that they will likely be bullied at some point in their life, whether it occurs in school, face-to-face or online.National studies in bullying show that nearly half of young children in the UK are bullied, which leads to loneliness, low self- …

Sending the kids off to secondary school is a huge landmark. Moving from the small, safe, and familiar world of primary school to the big, often intimidating halls of a secondary can be overwhelming for some parents let alone their children! Once you’ve taken some time to come to terms with the fact that your little ones aren’t so little anymore it’s time to help your children to start preparing for secondary school.Attend Open DaysAs most of us will attest to, the unknown is often the scariest. …

Whether you are moving into a new home, redecorating your child’s room because they have grown tired or outgrown the chosen theme, or simply want a change, one factor that must be considered when you begin modifications is which is better for your child’s room, blinds or curtains. Both blinds and curtains provide unique looks and have both advantages and disadvantages. When you are considering which is better for your child’s room, blinds or curtains, begin by asking and answering some l …

“I’ll let you have one, IF you make your bed!” – how many times have you used this bribe to get your child to, just once, make their bed? If you’re anything like us, this has become a daily occurrence, and not only are your kids sick of hearing it, but so are you! Encouraging your child to tidy their bed isn’t just about taking the cleaning burden off you, it also encourages them to learn to be independent and start taking responsibility for their own belongings.September 11 is Make Yo …

Over the school holidays sleeping schedules can become disrupted, this can be especially true for teenagers as they tend to use the time off to sleep in. Therefore, when it comes to going back to school it can prove difficult for them to wake up and go to sleep when they need to. In general, it is advised that teenagers get 8- 10 hours of sleep per night. Over the holidays this may increase or decrease but it is important to try and stick to as much of a routine as possible in order to help them …