How to Equip Your Child with Healthy Problem Solving Skills
Problem solving is a skill children will use every day of their lives—at prep school, with friends, at work, and at home. While some children seem to approach challenges naturally,…
Helping Your Child to Overcome Obstacles in a Healthy Way
Every child faces obstacles as they grow—academic struggles, like A Level study or heading into a new year group in school, friendship challenges, disappointments, mistakes, and moments of self-doubt. While…
What to Do if Your Child Is Feeling Overwhelmed at School
School can be an exciting place for children—but it can also be a major source of stress. Academic pressure, social challenges, busy schedules, and high expectations can leave some kids…
Why Holiday Camps Are a Great Choice for Families
School holidays are a time for fun, rest, and family bonding but they can also pose a challenge for parents trying to balance work schedules and childcare. Holiday camps offer…
What Are the Benefits of Single Sex Education?
Choosing the right educational environment for your child is one of the most important decisions a parent can make. Among the options, single-sex education—where boys and girls attend separate private…
How to Effectively Balance Your Child’s Screen Time with Leisure Time
In today’s digital age, screens are everywhere from tablets and smartphones to computers and TVs. While technology can support learning, creativity, and social connections, excessive screen use can interfere with…
Helping Your Child Prepare For Their A Levels
A Levels are a major milestone in your child’s academic journey—a bridge between school and university or career pathways. They require deeper thinking, stronger independence, and more focused study habits…
Christmas Gift Ideas for Teenagers
Choosing a gift for a teenager can feel like decoding a language only they understand, one filled with fast-moving trends, evolving interests, and sudden “absolutely nots.” For parents, the pressure…
What Questions Should I Ask at Parents’ Evening?
Parents’ evening is a valuable chance to understand how your child is progressing, not just academically, but socially, emotionally, and in terms of their overall school experience. With only a…
The Best Strawberry Gifts for a Strawberry Lover
With a blog name like The Strawberry Fountain it’s a pretty easy assumption to make that I am a strawberry lover. The taste, the smell, the colour, what’s not to…