Kids · Parenting

Education: Is Technology Beneficial In The Classroom?

AD | Many of our lives revolve around technology. From games and entertainment, to communicating with friends, smart devices and computers have become second nature to the younger generation. This advance in technology has had an impact on today’s education and teaching methods. Teachers can now enhance learning by incorporating these popular, everyday devices into… Continue reading Education: Is Technology Beneficial In The Classroom?

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Blog Tour: Foxglove Farm by Christie Barlow

Earlier this year I had the pleasure of participating in the Blog Tour for Love Heart Lane, the first in the brand new Heartcross series from Christie Barlow. Having fallen in love with the setting and the host of characters introduced in the first book I didn't hesitate to jump on board for the current tour… Continue reading Blog Tour: Foxglove Farm by Christie Barlow

Kids · Parenting · Seasonal

How To Encourage Your Child To Learn Over The Summer

AD* | Did you know that studies have found that over the summer holidays, children can forget a surprising amount of what they learned during the school year? This is often referred to as ‘summer learning loss’.  Fortunately there is a way that parents can help to prevent this loss of learning and it is… Continue reading How To Encourage Your Child To Learn Over The Summer

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Blog Tour: Why Mummy Doesn’t Give A ****! By Gill Sims

Being a parent I always love to pick up books that poke fun at the highs and lows that are part and parcel of the 'job', and Gill Sims' books have certainly provided me with a copious amount of hilarity to date. Having already discovered Why Mummy Drinks and Swears I've been eagerly anticipating the… Continue reading Blog Tour: Why Mummy Doesn’t Give A ****! By Gill Sims

Kids · Parenting

Identifying Your Child’s Academic Strengths

AD | Every child has different individual strengths. These may include personal, social, creative, language or logic strengths.  By identifying and understanding your child’s strengths you can help to encourage their passions and unlock their full academic potential. To help you explore your child’s strengths, Hampstead Hill School in London have kindly put together the… Continue reading Identifying Your Child’s Academic Strengths

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Cover Reveal: Blood Awakens By Jessaca Willis

It's always super exciting when a brand new series launches and working with authors to promote their books means I am often privy to all the exciting information before everyone else! I'm not only organising today Cover Reveal for Jessaca Willis' debut novel, but I'm thrilled to be taking part! Blood Awakens is the first… Continue reading Cover Reveal: Blood Awakens By Jessaca Willis

Kids · Parenting

4 Benefits Of Outdoor Learning For Kids

AD | It’s important for children, particularly when they’re young, to learn in different ways and explore a multitude of environments. This means that they should get out of the classroom from time to time and discover the great outdoors. Many children don’t have access to safe outdoor environments where they can play freely, which… Continue reading 4 Benefits Of Outdoor Learning For Kids

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Book Review: The Perfect Moment By Alix Kelso

My reading genre is varied, if I like the sound of a story I will pick it up and read it regardless of the category it falls into. One of my favourites though has always been romance and it's a genre I find my self reading often, especially after something a little heavier, offering something… Continue reading Book Review: The Perfect Moment By Alix Kelso

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Book Review: Helping To Keep Shakespeare Alive With Ian Doescher

Recently I stumbled upon a debate on Breakfast TV discussing the relevance of William Shakespeare on the school syllabus and if his works should be replaced with something deemed more ‘modern’. Having studied both Drama and English Literature at GCSE & A-Level I am familiar with a large number of his plays and sonnets, all… Continue reading Book Review: Helping To Keep Shakespeare Alive With Ian Doescher