Parenting Skills

The key to preserving your family's future: A guide to lasting power of attorney

While some may view planning for incapacitation as morbid, it is a crucial aspect of future planning. This article explores the concept of a lasting power of Attorney (LPA), emphasising its significance in preserving family futures. It provides a comprehensive guide to setting up an LPA, distinguishes between its types, elucidates the role of an attorney, and offers practical management tips. This…
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Parenting Skills

Don’t Just “Survive” the Summer Holidays

As the summer holidays stretch ahead, many parents find themselves anticipating the challenge of keeping their children entertained and engaged for several weeks. However, according to Maria Montessori’s Institute‘s Head of Training, Louise Livingston, parents can do more than just “survive” the summer holidays. By incorporating elements of the Montessori approach they can…
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Sustainable Parenting: Raising eco-conscious kids in a disposable world

As parents living and working in the UK – an island nation gripped by habitat loss, wildlife devastation, and the effects of climate change – many of us are desperately striving to raise healthy, happy, and responsible children. In today’s disposable world, teaching our kids about sustainability and environmental consciousness is more important than ever. By instilling eco-friendly…
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Practical life skills we should teach kids from a young age

In this fast-paced and ever-changing world, where more and more young people are experiencing stress and anxiety, equipping children with practical life skills from a young age is more important than ever. As the parents and carers for future generations, it’s our responsibility to prepare our children for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. By teaching them essential life skills…
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Parenting Skills

The dangers of will writing companies

Most of us know very little about wills, outside of the fact that they are there to ensure our estates – our properties, money, and other assets – are distributed among our chosen beneficiaries according to our wishes. They are vital documents. Dying without a will means that your entire estate – not to mention your family – is left in a precarious position, to be distributed according to…
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New game turns fussy eaters into adventurous eaters

The developers behind the BAFTA nominated phonics game, Teach Your Monster To Read have launched a brand-new ground-breaking game that aims to turn fussy eaters into adventurous eaters and gets kids excited about fruit and vegetables! Teach Your Monster is a non-profit organisation funded by the charity, The Usborne Foundation to deliver educational learning games for kids, and it’s latest…
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Choosing the right cat for your family: A guide for mums

Having a pet can be an incredibly rewarding experience for both adults and children alike. Not only do pets provide us with companionship, they teach us responsibility, empathy, and unconditional love. Cats are particularly popular choices when it comes to choosing the right pet for your family – but how do you know what the right cat is for you? Photo by Ludemeula Fernandes on…
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10 Quick cleaning hacks for busy mums

Busy mums are often tired after a long day of feeding their children and running errands. With a little planning and a lot of help, it’s possible to keep your home tidy without taking too much time away from family life. We’ve put together a list of quick cleaning hacks for busy mums that will ensure you’re always on top of the mess and keep your home in good shape. These tips will also help…
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How to get to school and avoid the gridlock

Every parents’ dilemma: How to get to school and avoid the gridlock. Is your neighborhood also adjusting to the new residents-only zones introduced recently by councils across the city? The aim is good, to shut down rat-runs and make child-heavy roads quieter, cleaner and safer. The result is kettling traffic on main roads which then crawls painfully along at 1mph. London is already the…
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Parenting Skills

What support is available in London for single parents?

Becoming a single parent in London can be isolating, frustrating and, at times, terrifying. Too many people have no idea where to start when it comes to finding support in the capital. In this article, we’re sharing resources for support in London for single parents. Becoming a single parent is tough wherever you live, but the high cost of living in London presents an even greater challenge.
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