For a child to succeed and progress through the education system, learning needs to continue outside of lesson time and homework is seen by many as an important aspect of this. In a study conducted by the Office for Standards in Education pupils in Englan...

We’ve all been there ….. half an hour later he’s still sitting at the table, having done nothing but, well, probably day-dreaming, or, after one look at the task set, flies into a “I can’t do this” rage. The homework scenario seems to follow ...

In today’s technological world we spend a lot of time at work, at the shops, or at home in front of the TV. If we do see the natural world, mostly it will be through a TV screen. Whilst useful and informative, we miss about 90% of what there is to exp...

In today’s technological world we spend a lot of time at work, at the shops, or at home in front of the TV. If we do see the natural world, mostly it will be through a TV screen. Whilst useful and informative, we miss about 90% of what there is to exp...

When our child turns into a teenager it often seems that we lose a connection with them, a connection we had built up over their younger, formative years. Some parents feel a deep-down ‘mourning’ at the loss of this connection, but really, you have n...

“Time and tide wait for no man”. Before you know it, your little child is a teenager, then adult. Throughout this period, the bulk of their time is spent at school or college, and once they are teens, they are beginning to make choices for themselve...

Many parents suffer the problem which they commonly describe as “he just won’t do as I say”. It is often the case that children will not adhere to our request, need to be reminded time and time again or will not learn, whatever we say or do. When ...

If you’re screaming on the inside (or on the outside come to think of it), pulling your hair out, summoning up all the patience you can, and using your reserves too, you are not alone in parenting a teenager. Teens can easily do this to you. Your once...

If you’re screaming on the inside (or on the outside come to think of it), pulling your hair out, summoning up all the patience you can, and using your reserves too, you are not alone in parenting a teenager. Teens can easily do this to you. Your once...

Whatever your child’s talents, you can help him feel loved and therefore empowered to do whatever he desires. This involves concentrating on your interaction and personal relationship with your child, the language you use, the love you show, the trust ...

Whatever your child’s talents, you can help him feel loved and therefore empowered to do whatever he desires. This involves concentrating on your interaction and personal relationship with your child, the language you use, the love you show, the trust ...

We often say ‘wealth and possessions are not important’ – true, but personal possessions are important to kids. Young children especially can become attached to their personal possessions. It may not seem important to adults, but small, simple and...

Recently, Prince Andrew was reported as saying “I believe fundamentally that the family is the most important thing in life”. And this belief probably holds true for most people, but even though our intentions are good, do we allow ourselves to be ca...

Have you noticed that when you’re happy people smile at you? It’s because the way you are feeling on the inside shows on the outside, even if you are not aware of it yourself. What we feel on the inside is projected outwards from us. Likewise, in o...

As parents we want our children to be happy, and one of the most significant areas of their lives is that of friendships. Kids love to have friends, and, whatever age the child, it's a delight to parents to watch their children happy in a friendship, pla...