Have you ever wondered why some children can concentrate and finish their homework on time, while others need to be chased around the room?
In the last ten to twelve years, neuro-scientists and psychologists have made advancements in this area of brain research and we now know that this inability to concentrate is called “Working Memory Deficit”.
What is working memory?
Working…
Check this Mum singing a rap song about the realities of being a mum. I am sure dads can relate to that too…
I love the ‘I don’t give a s***’ look on her face – it’s what we should all have. She is surrounded by kids with runny noses, nits, she complains about post-baby body, vomit, expressing milk and all other everyday challenges a parent faces.
I can…
New service for families: Babies are wonderful but they can put pressure on even the strongest relationships. Stress at home can also be harmful for your baby, so a session from THE 3 OF US – a new service from relationship experts – is the best thing you can do for your baby and yourselves.
Investing in your relationship as a couple is one of the most important things you can do for your…
As cuts, salary freezes and childcare fees continue to wipe out family earnings, UK charity Turn2us is urging parents to check their eligibility online to help pay for uniforms, class materials, school trips and lunches.
Anyone can visit the free website www.turn2us.org.uk in confidence to find out what welfare benefits or charitable grants they may receive and make sure that their children get…
Inspirational chat with ‘Every Teacher Matters’ author Kathryn Lovewell.
Do you have children?
I am a very proud mum! I have three beautiful boys, two birth sons and one step son. As I mention in my book, Oliver, Dominic and James have been my biggest teachers. Every day I have the challenge to guide my children the best way I know how. Helping them grow in confidence, build their…
As Freshers’ Week (an annual festival to launch students into university life), run by all the student organisations on campus kicks off across the country, it marks the beginning of a new chapter in many young peoples’ lives, and most importantly, a new student finance system for English Universities.
Student Finance Day (20 September 2012) is the focal point for the media and the education…
Get lost in a real life journey of Benjamin Mee, a man who did the unthinkable and brought a zoo back to life and his family together. Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment presents We bought a zoo, arrived on Blu-ray and DVD on 16 July, 2012. A feel good movie, one of the best family feel good movies I have seen in years. At times you want to cry at young widower Matt Damon, at times hilarious…
Research recently released by parenting website Yano.co.uk reveals that more than six out of ten parents say that the pressure to be the ‘perfect parent’ has made them feel low or depressed.
According to the study, more than six out of 10 mums and dads say the ‘pressure to be perfect’ has made them feel low or even depressed, with one in ten experiencing these feelings on a daily basis.
There are so many ways that you can make spelling fun and enjoyable; unusual and also different! Spelling can be creative – here are some ideas, to help you create a fun little world of letters and words for your child.
Spelling in Salt
Get a tray, fill it with salt and start writing letters and spelling words! Children will feel how the letters are made, and this tactile, multisensory…
Here is a great article on how to help children cope with the death of parent from our London Mums archive (2009). A recent scenario triggered the re-posting of this very useful article exclusively written by the best parenting expert in the UK and TV star Sue Atkins.
Beginning the grieving process
For many children their first real experience with loss happens when a pet dies. There are…