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4 Things It's Easy to Forget About Writing

Learning to write isn't just about having great ideas and sounding out the words. You can help your child right from toddlerhood to be a...

Mar 1, 20232 min read

Newsflash, you don’t need fancy resources to help your child. This is a simple but great way to work on first names, surnames and tricky...

Nov 8, 20221 min read

Your complete guide to what, why and how when it comes to phonics.

Oct 21, 20222 min read

How many times has school pick up ended in tears, tantrums and too much tiredness? School is a full-on day right from the moment...

Sep 12, 20221 min read

I’ve talked lots before about how to get them ready, what you’ll need and what to say and do after school (check out my Instagram reels...

Sep 1, 20222 min read

Hands up if you’ve ever been told ‘nothing’ when you've asked your child 'What did you do today, darling?' 🙋🏼‍♀️ As a teacher I can...

Jun 18, 20221 min read

Sibling conflict is a tale as old as time - William and Harry, Liam and Noel, Kim and Kourtney. But squabbling children does not...

Feb 266 min read

Have you ever wondered if your child is actually listening to a word you say? Sometimes it can feel like your words don’t mean a thing...

Feb 136 min read

Find out why your child’s meltdown isn’t the end of the world (and how you can help them cope) without losing your cool.

Feb 64 min read