Obstacles are an inevitable part of life, no matter who you are or where you come from. Of course, these obstacles are all relative and some might be worse than others, but it’s important that we teach our children positive ways to overcome them. Unfortunately, lots of children find certain problems and challenges too overwhelming,…
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Teaching children about money
Read moreTeaching children money management can be pretty confusing. I wrote a post a little while ago all about teaching children about money. I came up with a game involving Lego and our girls absolutely loved it! It was a pretty simple idea and one that we’ve gone back to on a number of different occasions as…
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Teaching twins about nursery
Read moreI’ve written previously about our girls starting nursery school and the things that you need to know and also about what books are available to help prepare children for nursery, but one subject I haven’t touch upon is when the girls will need to talk to the teacher. I’ve talked to them about what happens at nursery, that…
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Why you don't have to be a teacher to homeschool
Read moreHomeschooling can be a great option for kids who find the pace of learning in the classroom to be either too fast or too slow. It’s also a good alternative to mainstream education for youngsters who suffer as a result of bullying. Whatever their reasons, a rising number of mums and dads are turning to…
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How to teach your kids to wash their hands properly
Read moreHand washing is important for all age groups. If you instil this vital habit in your child you’ll ensure that they are not spreading germs while also understanding the importance of this essential routine. Turn a chore into a game One of the easiest ways of introducing a child to any new procedure is to turn a…
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Teaching toddlers to ride a bike
Read moreAround Easter time my husband and I bought R and M their very first proper bike. A 12” one from Tesco. It was in the half-price sale which is always great when you have twins and have to buy two of pretty much everything! R and M have had some practice with bikes. They’ve had a balance…
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Talking to children about death
Read moreLast month saw me talking to my children about death. The conversation came around quite unexpectedly and rather innocently. It was a few days before mothers day and I was talking to R and M about that coming Sunday. I told them that nanna would be coming over for Sunday lunch because it was mothers…
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Teaching Children about their Bodies
Read moreR and M are due to start nursery in September so I think it’s about time that I talked to them about their bodies. Call me an over-protective mum if you want to, but I feel it’s important to talk to them about this. The thing is, I’m not really sure where to start! I…
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Teaching children about D-Day
Read moreIf, like me you’re keen to home educate your children, a part of this may involve taking educational trips overseas. Much like schools where children are often taken abroad to Germany or Austria, I think Normandy would be a great trip for school-aged children. It’s easy to teach children about events such as the D-Day…