It takes a village to raise a child, and yet far too often mums around the world are putting too much on their shoulders. You play a critical role in your child’s life, but that does not mean you cannot care for yourself from time to time. In fact, not allowing yourself room to breathe can deplete your mental and physical wellbeing.
You deserve to relax and to do things you want to do…
Dear London Mums,
Navigating the mire of entrance exams can be very daunting for both children and parents but we have found experts who are perfectly placed to help you survive…
Laidlaw Educationis the leading provider of tuition, courses, mock exams, assessments and special needs provision in South West London, since 1992.
Further information and all booking is available online by…
Let’s talk fee assistance.Many parents believe that their child needs to be awarded a scholarship in order to receive financial help from a school. This isn’t the case.Over 168,000 privateschoolpupils (33% of all pupils) get some sort offinancial help. The 2018 ISC annual census shows that many schools have extended bursary provision in the last year, providing…
Homework basics
This time, I want to talk about how best to support and encourage your child’s homework effort. A regular time and place for your child to do their homework is essential, so this isn’t negotiable each day. Agree with them when they will work after school, timing it so they have had a chance to unwind and have a snack before they start. Then remove any possible distractions…
A few years ago I wrote a blog post for my friend Mirka Moore who runs the fitness websitefitness4mamasabout my passion for fencing and why I consider it the perfect sport for aging women to help maintain healthy joint and reflexes.A few years down the line, I am still super passionate about fencing and would love to get more mums to fence as it is a sport that you can keep doing…
Parents who are interested in 11+ and Pre-Test Preparation will be pleased to know thatCavendish Milton are running an 11+ and Pre-Test preparation course this half-term in Marylebone overOctober Half-Term, Mon-Fri 9am-12.30pm. Here’s a message from them.
Hi there,
Cavendish Milton are running an 11+ and Pre-Test preparation course this half-term in Marylebone.
Our tutors…
Bedtime nightmare? Does it sound familiar? A new campaign by Happy Beds, the UK’s fastest growing online bed and mattress store, has seen researchers spend the last two months researching sleeping whilst pregnant.
The pregnancy campaignlooked at how many hours the average pregnant women gets per night, as well as what keeps them awake, how their partners support them, what positions they…
Do you know any young Arsenal fans? Junior Gunners is the youth Membership scheme at Arsenal and is packed full of great benefits tailored to satisfy your young football fan’s needs.
As a Junior Gunner, the Members are given priority access to discounted tickets in the Family Enclosure, and plenty of opportunities to be a part of the matchdays. Once a season the Junior Gunners are given the…
Often parents ask themselves what they can do if their children get sent home for not following the school’s policies. Here’s a simple Q&A for the frequently asked questions.
What should I do if I don’t like my child’s school’s curriculum?
Most schools will follow the National Curriculum and they are required by law to do that unless there is a good reason not to. If…
No matter how many times people tell you that you are beautiful, you will still suffer from low self-esteem if you don’t believe that you are indeed beautiful. Most people (mostly ladies) are usually very sensitive with their lips. Even a slight mistake can greatly affect their self-confidence and esteem. So are you embarrassed showing off your lips in public? Are you looking safe yet effective…