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How to Encourage Your Child to do Homework
Homework can become a battle. Does it need to be? Is it possible to encourage your child to study independently? I remember being a child and hating homework. When I encourage my children to study it’s not without empathy. Amongst the parents I know, there are wildly different attitudes to the idea of schoolwork outside of school. Some believe there isn’t enough time for children to play, so are happy for homework to be forgotten. Others will sit with their child and ensure every task is completed. Is homework beneficial? As with many topics, experts do not agree if homework is beneficial, or not. There is more consensus that homework…
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Calm to the Storm- an introduction
Parenthood can be magical. Cuddles with your newborn, days at the beach watching your toddler play with the waves, pumpkin patch adventures, or muddy puddle walks; These are the moments many of us look forward to when we welcome our first child. The reality of parenthood If you already have children, you know that there is another side of parenting. It is often messy, exhausting, and demoralising. Parenting can bring out the very best in us, but often also our worst. Since I became a mother, I have found a side of me that is kind, resilient and resourceful. I have also discovered how grumpy, controlling, and impatient I can…
