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Dr Mona discusses the concept of ‘digital soothing’ – that is, using devices, particularly smartphones and tablets, during periods of emotional dysregulation for children. “One of the biggest issues I ...
I have two children aged 11 and 10, and the first is off to secondary school in September, closely followed by his brother the year after. This means in a short space of time I'll wave goodbye to the ...
As adults, with our fully developed brains, we understand how important revision is for exam success and how much exam results (and the exam stress) can impact future life choices. To adults it’s ...
1. Screentime is a necessary source of education Screens and games played on them enhance critical thinking, encourages literarcy and communication and helps to develop fine motor skills. And, in a ...
She explains that a friend’s parent did something similar when she was 16, and vowed that she’d do the same for her children. Her own son could get around £500-600 based on his mock results, and she ...
Dr. Klein said "Relationships aren’t built on the amount of time you spend with a person - relationships are built on being present when you’re present. When you see them, you have to be a listener ...
Having friends is so important for school-aged children - both primary and secondary school ages. And, this ability continues to be necessary for some young people as they prepare for adulthood and ...
Suitable for children aged 5 and upwards, Magic Mixies Pixlings is part of the wider Magic Mixies range of mix and make toys. Released in July 2023, Magic Mixies Pixlings have gone on to become a ...
I am a big fan of Lakeland, since my days of making and decorating cupcakes, it's been my go-to for all things baking. Lakeland is a brand that keeps giving and has expanded its repertoire to more ...
Not exactly. Especially today with the focus on grandparents offering necessary and regular help with childcare, it seems that grandparenting is just as fraught with ups and downs as parenting itself.
Jessica is a freelance food writer, stylist and recipe tester. She previously worked as Senior Food Writer at Future. While at Future Jessica wrote food and drink-related news stories and features, ...