Research has found that gratitude is firmly and consistently related to greater happiness. This is likely because it allows a person to look at their life in a positive manner, which helps them to cope well with adversity and build meaningful relationships. With this in mind, you might be considering encouraging your child to practise…
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AD| The Importance of Pastoral Care in Schools
Read moreA successful pastoral care department within a school will establish a positive atmosphere among the pupils and ensure they progress in a happy and healthy way. This encouraging and supportive environment nurtures every child’s personal, social, and academic development, by ensuring they feel safe, strengthened, and enthusiastic towards their learning. I have teamed up with…
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AD| The Importance of Humanities Subjects in Schools
Read moreGenerally speaking, the humanities include any school subject that covers human culture in some way, such as history, geography, RE, literature, philosophy and performing arts, to name but a few. Nowadays, many parents and academic professionals are focussing on a child’s development in STEAM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Maths), but humanities are equally…
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Back on the bike again
Read moreI’m not quite sure why I’ve called this article ‘back on the bike again’ as I was never really ‘on’ the bike to begin with. My chosen sport is definitely running. However, due to injury that’s something I’m not able to do at the moment. I’m very lucky that my husband is a keen cyclist…
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AD| 4 Things You Can Do to Promote Muscle Recovery
Read moreRegular exercise is an important way to enhance your health but it’s vital to give your body time to recover. When you’ve been using your muscles, they naturally sustain micro-tears. As they heal, the size of the muscle actually increases, which is why exercise can increase muscle mass and leave you looking ripped. However, it’s…
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ADVERT| VIP Pets Glitter Twists Review
Read moreThe past few months continue to be a mixture of staying at home or staying local. Sadly our local park doesn’t have much left as our local council seem to be forever removing the play equipment meaning that there’s not much in the way of ‘entertainment’ and enrichment for our children. I always encourage our…
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AD| Teaching Your Child to Respect Other Cultures
Read moreTeaching your child about different cultures will help them to learn how to respect and celebrate diversity. It will also give your child a deeper understanding of the many traditions and customs practiced around the world. Here are some great tips from an independent school in Hertfordshire on how to teach your child to respect…
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AD| Teaching Your Child to Resist Peer Pressure
Read morePeer pressure is when your child feels like they have to do something just because their friends are doing it, or when they feel pressured to behave in a certain way. Peer pressure is something that most children will experience, so it is important for parents to make their children aware of peer pressure and…
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AD| Helping Your Child Manage Exam Stress
Read moreSchool exams can trigger many emotions for children. They may feel overwhelmed by the amount of revision they need to do or they may feel anxious about their exam performance. To help your child with their revision and reduce the stress caused by exams, here is some helpful advice from an independent school in Hertfordshire……