Parenting Skills

5 Ways to Prepare for Life’s Big Events

It’s not always possible to know what’s around the corner, but there are ways in which you can prepare yourself financially for any of life’s big events and eventualities. None of us likes to be caught off guard but you can make life easier for yourself when those big life events do happen. It’s always wise to think ahead and have a plan in place for events you can plan for. Not sure where…
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The Voice of the Child from Divorced families

Your child has suddenly become mouthy and rude. You are not able to just put it down to them having a bad day, as this has been going on for some time now and they are becoming belligerent toward everyone most of the time.OR Your child becomes quiet and withdrawn. Not speaking to anyone, not calling on friends. Not even wanting to go play their favourite activity or go to school…
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Free Event: How Child Coaching can benefit your family

Free Talk for Parents from JK Educate: HOW CHILD COACHING CAN BENEFIT YOUR FAMILY Tuesday, 6th November 2018 8 – 10pm The Brentano Suite, Lyttelton House, 2 Lyttelton Road London N2 0EF Lorrae and Katie will be introducing Muriel, JK Educate’s consultant life coach for children. Muriel will explain how coaching and person-centred support works to support children in their…
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Parenting Skills

Are you a woman of destiny?

What does it mean when you hear the term of endearment; I am a woman of destiny? Does that mean they know exactly where they are going, what the future holds or does it mean they have purpose? Think about this for a while. The answers would be different based on your experience, goals, motivation, interests and beliefs. Knowing exactly where you are going means you have…
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Parenting Skills

The importance of teaching kids car safety

It’s important to teach kids car safety and how to behave in any vehicle – keeping the family safe in the car should be everyone’s responsibility. A child should be aware of the dangers of unclicking their seatbelt and moving around the vehicle when it’s in motion. Even altering the belt’s position could have a devastating effect in the unfortunate event of an accident. Is it…
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Second language learning: benefits for children

We know that learning a second language has many benefits such enhancing a person’s career prospects and often comes in handy when going on holiday. However, there are deeper reasons and even more meaningful benefits for offering your child the chance to learn a second language. Contrary to popular belief, a second language does not confuse children but it can actually boost children’s…
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Parenting Skills

The Power of Small Beginnings: Do not despise it, enjoy it

Have you ever had a small pebble or stone in your shoe and you only realised it is there because you can feel the effects of it through your whole body all the way to your head? That is what small beginnings does it is a step of faith that will eventually make maximum impact. Take for example, finance, as a single parent with two boys under the age of 8, I work every week and I have lots of…
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10 Things to do before your maternity leave ends

The end of my maternity leave is now in sight and I’m now starting to worry about the things I should do before this precious time is up. Have I made the most of this time with Amelia? Will I look back on this time and wish I had done something? Will I regret not going away more? Not going out more? Not sharing certain memories with her? With this in mind, I asked my parent friends and followers…
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The benefits of pets for children

This blog explores the benefits of pets for children. First and foremost pets are not toys, and if you are thinking of getting a pet merely to keep your child occupied, then a pet is not for your family. However, if you are contemplating extending your family with a furry (or not so furry) friend because you adore animals and know your children do too, there are some benefits that may not be…
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