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Resilience is the ability to bounce back from setbacks or disappointment and rise to the challenges that life inevitably brings. It’s an important skill for children to develop as they mature, and one which benefits them throughout their life. Being resilient will allow them to succeed, no matter what obstacles or difficulties they face, and … Read more

There are so many opportunities for children to explore their interests and capabilities outside of school, and taking part in extra-curricular activities can be a great way for them to develop new skills and deepen a passion. Whether it’s sports, music, drama or science, there’s something for all interests and abilities. Here an independent school … Read more

Science is a fascinating subject as it defines the world around us, and even ourselves as human beings. Children often find science particularly interesting, especially when they get to do cool experiments in school. If your child has shown a particular aptitude for the subject, you might want to explore this further; or perhaps they … Read more

We all want our children to grow up to be kind, considerate and responsible adults, but as they grow and mature they have to learn to balance their own needs and desires with those of others. This can be difficult – even adults sometimes have trouble with this! Children develop empathy from an early age … Read more

During these difficult economic times, it can be difficult to maintain a positive home environment where your children can truly thrive. This is especially true in situations where parents are going through a divorce or have just started the co-parenting process. However, with the help of the advice in this guide, you can quickly turn … Read more

Kids are introduced to screens at increasingly younger ages, and the prevalence of screens in our children’s lives often means they spend a lot more time playing outside. In fact, research indicates that children spend 56% more time on technology than they do playing outdoors. While part of this is impacted by parental concerns over … Read more

Inquisitiveness is a good way to help children understand that they can be free, focused and creative in their skills. At a young age we are all creative and curious in one way or another, but it’s important to promote that for your child so that they feel happy to explore areas they might not … Read more

Children need to get a good amount of quality sleep to feel their best and optimise their learning, but it can be tricky to get them into the right sleep pattern. Of course all children are different – some will love their kip whereas others might not seem to need it. There are things you … Read more

One thing that you might consider at this point in your career is running your own business. The pandemic has taught us many things and one thing that has become apparent is that we are spending more time working from home than ever before.  So, why spend your time at home working for somebody else … Read more