Schooling

Anselm’s named Prep School of the Year 2021

Anselm’s Preparatory School, Bakewell has been crowned Prep School of the Year at the Tatler Schools Awards Ceremony 2021. The prestigious title was awarded after Tatler examined nominations for hundreds of UK prep schools, from a variety of sources, including public votes. From this, winners are handpicked from a carefully created shortlist, overseen by an expert panel of judges. The award is…
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Fitness & Health

Struggling to Conceive? Ditch These 8 Habits

Starting a family is the aim for most couples, a lot of people dream of becoming parents. However, it isn’t always easy; conceiving can be difficult. There are a number of lifestyle factors that could be affecting your ability to conceive. If you have been trying for a while, then it might be worth thinking about making some lifestyle changes to improve your chances. Look at the below list…
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Schooling

Top tips to engage kids in maths this National Maths Week (8-12 November 2021) 

Early-age maths competence is the strongest predictor for future academic success, yet many children struggle with maths and it impacts their learning and motivation as they progress through school. The UK currently ranks seventeenth in the world league tables when it comes to maths competence assessed at the age of 15, with China, Singapore and Macau in the top three places. But what can we…
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Fashion & Beauty

How to style tights: a guide

Styling fashionable outfits in the winter can be difficult. Fashion and cold weather are difficult things to marry. However, tights can be an invaluable accessory during the colder weather. In fact, depending on the look of the tights, they can provide a foundation around which the outfit is built. If you are struggling to construct outfits this season, then keep reading. Image byAlexandr…
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Fitness & Health

How exercise can help during the menopause

The period of time leading up to the menopause is a time of great change in the female body. For those who do not know, the menopause is officially the date 12 months after your monthly cycle stops. This usually happens between the ages of 45-55 years, but this can vary from person to person. The symptoms many women will experience are hot flushes, night sweats, mood swings, anxiety and often…
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Fitness & Health

Enhanced Mental Health First Aid for Children and Young People

First Aid for Life has partnered with clinicians from the Maudsley Hospital to provide unique, enhanced Mental Health First Aid training. This is delivered as blended learning with e-learning as pre-learning and a live, virtual day run by Maudsley Hospital clinicians through Maudsley Learning. The focus is on offering transferable skills to de-escalate situations, help manage challenging behaviour…
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Childcare

How to get the best nannies in London

The most important quality in choosing a nanny is insight. It’s necessary to be both fair and responsible, with an ability to read character that can see what people are really like on the inside as well as out–especially children! Mary Poppins was exactly this kind of nanny for Jane & Michael Banks. Well, now is the time to find out an amazing nanny like Mary Poppins and for this…
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Parenting Skills

Fostering a child

If you have decided – or are still deciding – to become a foster parent, the main reason behind what you are doing is most likely to be that you want to make a big difference to a child’s life in the most positive way. You’ll know that there are some children who just don’t have the best start in life or whose family situation means they need some extra care, and you are ready to help…
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Feeding the Family

Quintessentially British: It's a Cranberries Christmas!

‘Tis the season to welcome back this fruity holiday food! Cranberries are often part of our Christmas plates, but what do we really know about them? Here are some fun facts: Cranberry cultivation began in 1816 when an American war veteran, Captain Henry Hall, began transplanting cranberry vines in Massachusetts and spreading sand on them. Botanical name: Vaccinium oxycoccos, Vaccinium…
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Parenting Skills

Keep your home running smoothly with this guide

A smoothly run home is easier to prevent from descending into chaos. When you’re able to stay on top of everything that needs to happen in your home, you can ensure essential tasks are completed and that everyone in the family gets things done. Life is busy and you have plenty of commitments, including lots of them outside of your home, so keeping things running smoothly is a must. No matter…
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