Parenting Skills

How to Cope with The Stresses of Being a Single Mum

Being a single mum can sometimes feel like you’re on your own, but did you realise that in the UK alone in 2017 therewere 1.6 million lone mothers with dependent children in the UK?There are many reasons why there are single parents, but you should feel reassured that you’re not alone. Being a single parent is not an easy thing to do, and it can be very stressful, hectic, as well…
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Parenting Skills

What to do after losing a loved one

It’s a tough topic to talk about but we need to know what to do after losing a loved one. Nothing in the world can prepare you for the loss of a loved one, especially a close family member or a partner. There are so many things to deal with, from knowing which funeral directors to use to sorting through all of their possessions; all of this while trying to come to terms with the fact…
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Parenting Skills

Paying for Household Chores?

You want your child to grow up understanding the value of money.You yearn for them to understand you get paid if you work hard.But you also want them to understand that families need to work together and to help out when needed.So how do you decide if you should pay your child for household chores or not? Depending on what goals you have set for yourself as a parent, meaning…
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5 reasons why you shouldn’t be embarrassed about your finances

Money is a difficult topic to discuss, even with those close to you, and especially if you’re struggling. It can be hard to open up when you have a fear of being judged, but ignoring the problem doesn’t make it go away. Instead of feeling embarrassed, embrace your situation in order to open your mind to solving the issues. Keep reading for five reasons why you should be far from embarrassed…
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5 Ways to Prepare for Life’s Big Events

It’s not always possible to know what’s around the corner, but there are ways in which you can prepare yourself financially for any of life’s big events and eventualities. None of us likes to be caught off guard but you can make life easier for yourself when those big life events do happen. It’s always wise to think ahead and have a plan in place for events you can plan for. Not sure where…
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Parenting Skills

The Voice of the Child from Divorced families

Your child has suddenly become mouthy and rude. You are not able to just put it down to them having a bad day, as this has been going on for some time now and they are becoming belligerent toward everyone most of the time.OR Your child becomes quiet and withdrawn. Not speaking to anyone, not calling on friends. Not even wanting to go play their favourite activity or go to school…
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Free Event: How Child Coaching can benefit your family

Free Talk for Parents from JK Educate: HOW CHILD COACHING CAN BENEFIT YOUR FAMILY Tuesday, 6th November 2018 8 – 10pm The Brentano Suite, Lyttelton House, 2 Lyttelton Road London N2 0EF Lorrae and Katie will be introducing Muriel, JK Educate’s consultant life coach for children. Muriel will explain how coaching and person-centred support works to support children in their…
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Parenting Skills

Are you a woman of destiny?

What does it mean when you hear the term of endearment; I am a woman of destiny? Does that mean they know exactly where they are going, what the future holds or does it mean they have purpose? Think about this for a while. The answers would be different based on your experience, goals, motivation, interests and beliefs. Knowing exactly where you are going means you have…
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Parenting Skills

The importance of teaching kids car safety

It’s important to teach kids car safety and how to behave in any vehicle – keeping the family safe in the car should be everyone’s responsibility. A child should be aware of the dangers of unclicking their seatbelt and moving around the vehicle when it’s in motion. Even altering the belt’s position could have a devastating effect in the unfortunate event of an accident. Is it…
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