Parenting

If you ask seasoned parents about what it’s like to have a baby, they’ll all tell you the same thing. Having a baby is wonderful. They might even claim that they miss that first year. It’s true, having a baby is wonderful but there are a few hurdles that you’ll need to get over just at the start of this journey. So, let’s explore some of the common issues that you can face and that […]

Moral values can instil a lot more confidence, positivity and healthy relationships in your child. It’s also what makes children grow to be more mature, developed and clever individuals as well as showing children what’s right and what’s wrong. In this guide from a private nursery in Surrey, we look at the ways to explore moral values with your child. Provide lessons on good manners From a young age you can start building good manners […]

Peer pressure happens in all walks of life, but there are a number of ways we can combat the pressure that others put us under. When we’re children we can have a number of pressures around us – such as cheating on a test, skipping homework or bullying other kids at school. But there are also bigger risks like alcohol and smoking that children can fall into.   Here are some ways you can teach […]

To help your child with their reading abilities, there are a range of activities and exercises to explore with them as they grow. From an early age children will be getting attuned to spelling, vocabulary and more; and with the help of a nursery in Chiswick here are some top tips to help them along the way Use specific times to excite your child Kids are often motivated by getting a reward or something to […]

What comes into your mind when you think of students? If you live in a university town, you probably think of large groups of youngsters who party hard, downing shots in clubs every night while being loud and extroverted.    If you’re a quiet, shy introvert off to university soon, you might be wondering how on earth you’re going to fit in and not feel like a misfit.    Don’t panic! There will, I promise, […]

Do you ever feel as though you have no confidence? Perhaps you look in the mirror and resent or even hate the person who stares back at you. Well, you’re not alone. A lot of people struggle with low levels of confidence and this can be the case for numerous reasons. For instance, it’s possible that there is someone in your life who is, slowly but surely, ripping your confidence away one strand at a […]

No normal, sane parent looks at their child and wishes that they wouldn’t amount to anything: it just doesn’t happen. The parents who care about their children out there want them to be better than they ever could. They want their kids to succeed and to achieve everything that they possibly can. It’s these same parents that will set their kids up for life, to succeed and become those valuable members of society.    We […]

It can be difficult to introduce your new partner to your children and at first they may find it hard to cope with the idea that they will not be seeing their other parent within the same household, particularly if you have recently divorced or separated from their biological mother/father. But there are steps you can take to help the transition be a little smoother.    Introduce Them When You Are Ready   It is […]

Are you stuck on what to do this summer? Here are 5 things you can organise with your family that they’ll remember for a lifetime. Take a trip to the beach Now that the temperatures are heating up, it’s a perfect time to get your swimsuits out and take the kids down to some sandy beaches. It’s never a beach trip without a bucket and spade for the little ones and some games to play; […]

Most married couples live together forever. However, there can be circumstances in which a long distance relationship may be necessary. Perhaps one of you has to move away for several months for work? Perhaps one of you is serving jail time? Or perhaps one of you has to look after a sick or elderly relative, while the other stays at home with the kids?  A LDR is something that you should carefully discuss before entering. […]