How to Foster a Love of History in Your Child
History, taught well, is one of the most engaging subjects in school. Taught badly, it is a memorised parade of dates and kings. The difference, for a child, often lies … Read More
The Benefits of Multilingual Education for Young Children
Multilingual education for young children was once considered niche, even risky. The fear that learning a second language might slow down a child’s first language has not survived contact with … Read More
Why Your Energy Bills Are So High, and What’s Being Done About It
If you have opened an energy bill in recent years and felt a small jolt of disbelief, you are not alone. UK energy costs have moved into territory that previous … Read More
The Power of Saying Sorry: Teaching Children to Apologise Meaningfully
The mumbled, eyes-down sorry that most children produce when an adult prompts them is one of the least useful sounds in parenting. It rarely repairs anything. It often makes the … Read More
Why Sibling Rivalry Can Actually Be Good for Your Child’s Development
Few parenting topics produce more weariness than sibling rivalry. The endless squabbles, the cries of unfairness, the negotiation over the last biscuit, the door slammed in protest. Most parents wish, … Read More