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Why Skill-Based Gifts Are the Christmas Trend That Actually Lasts

Discover why skill-based Christmas gifts are becoming more popular than traditional presents. With rising festive waste and unwanted toys, FindTutors encourages giving experiences that inspire lifelong learning, creativity, and emotional wellbeing for children and adults alike.

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Plant a Tree for the Jubilee

April 1st will see The Den Kit Company launch their new Plant a Tree for the Jubilee Kit (£24.50). The kit invites children to be a monarch of their own little outdoor kingdom. Containing nature-inspired activities that include decorating a woven willow crown and sowing native tree seeds, this is a creative, planet-friendly way for every child to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee....

Think Outside - 4 Lovely Ways To Spend Mother's Day

Mothers go above and beyond for their children every day of the year. On a special Sunday in March, little ones are given the chance to reciprocate this. Mother’s Day is the perfect time for fresh flowers, luxurious chocolates, and breakfast in bed. After indulging in these treats, your family can also celebrate Mother’s Day in the outdoors.

This article will explore some of the...

1 in 3 parents with pre-school children spend more than a third of their pay on childcare

TUC poll: 1 in 3 parents with pre-school children spend more than a third of their pay on childcare

New poll shows working parents spend a big chunk of their pay on childcare
TUC says this is putting “huge pressure” on family budgets
Union body calls for an urgent plan to get wages rising across the economy – and an immediate increase in the minimum wage to at

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Top tips for dealing with Mum Guilt

Well everyone, today I got the award for being the World’s worst mum!

My youngest had her school trip today, off to the woods. I read the letter from school about it last week, so sent her off today with her welly boots, waterproof coat and a packed lunch box. We got to school in plenty of time (well, I mean we weren’t racing through the school gates with minutes to spare before registration...

How to Improve Your Children’s Creativity Through Art

Encouraging your child’s creativity might seem tricky nowadays. Kids can be so absorbed by screens now that there is no option other than technology to entertain them. But, to your delight, there are plenty of simple ways to engage your children in other activities that have many advantages.

Arts and crafts activities are a fun way to improve children’s creativity, and doing so can...

PARENTS WANT MORE CONTROL OVER ONLINE GAMING TIME

Nearly half of parents worry children spend too much time on games
But concerns over violent games, affect on sleep and stopping them seeing friends are less of a worry
Family friendly online games and games that children can play with friends (like Monopoly, Cluedo and Game of Life 2) can help as can

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One in five kids have trouble getting to sleep

Mobile phones and TVs blamed for keeping kids awake at night Lack of sleep means significant classroom impact says ‘Bed Poverty’ charity Zarach

One in five children have difficulty getting to sleep at night and the main causes are mobile phones, video games, and TV, according to a survey.

The survey of 1,000 parents, carried out on behalf of Bensons for Beds , also showed that a lack...

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Five Tips to Get Kids into Golf

As the weather warms, families can keep active and healthy together outside.

As a result, GolfSupport.com has put together advice for parents who want to encourage their children to play golf. It is after all a great exercise for kids, helping with spine and core muscles while also improving hand-eye coordination and of course the mental health benefits of sport are widely known....

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Childcare experts share seven fun learning activities to do with your child (aged 6-8)

An essential part of parenting is finding new activities to keep your children active. When they’re around six to eight years old, they have probably learnt to read on their own, so it’s important to keep stimulating their skills, helping with new words and to speak properly. Because of this, childcare and...

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Is your child struggling with tough emotions?

In challenging times where emotions run high, such as the outbreak of war, pandemic, family bereavement, and illness, having strong emotional literacy and the ability to regulate our emotions makes a huge difference in our ability to cope. So, how can we best help our kids manage their emotions?

Learning how to process difficult emotions is a skill, and it takes practice. For adults this can...

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Family

Why Skill-Based Gifts Are the Christmas Trend That Actually Lasts

Plant a Tree for the Jubilee

Think Outside - 4 Lovely Ways To Spend Mother's Day

1 in 3 parents with pre-school children spend more than a third of their pay on childcare

Top tips for dealing with Mum Guilt

How to Improve Your Children’s Creativity Through Art

PARENTS WANT MORE CONTROL OVER ONLINE GAMING TIME

One in five kids have trouble getting to sleep

Five Tips to Get Kids into Golf

Childcare experts share seven fun learning activities to do with your child (aged 6-8)

Is your child struggling with tough emotions?

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