Category: General
Understanding Structured Literacy
What is Structured Literacy? Structured literacy is a method of teaching reading and writing that’s clear, organised, and step-by-step. Think of it as a roadmap for language
Boost Your Child's Social Skills by Reducing Screen Time
In today's digital age, kids spend around 7-8 hours a day on screens, which can harm their social skills and emotional well-being. Here’s why and how reducing screen time can make
Nurturing Resilience in Children: Strategies for Parents and Schools
In today's fast-paced world, parents and educators are constantly seeking effective ways to support children's learning and behaviour.
The Four Pillars of Parenting:
As parents, our ultimate goal is to raise happy, well-adjusted children who are prepared for life's challenges.
A Stress-Free Summer
Here are six tips to help you enjoy the summer holidays with your kids while maintaining a stress-free atmosphere.
Preparing Your Child for School: A Smooth and Enjoyable Journey
Here are some tips and strategies to help ensure your child is ready for school and that the experience is a positive one for both of you.
Time for School Speeches
School speeches can send shivers up your spine even when remembering them from years ago! Speaking in front of other people is one of humanity’s most common fears, stemming from
Being a Guide or Scout 'can help improve mental health in later life'
Children who participate in the organisations are likely to have better psychological health in middle age Joining the Scouts or Guides appears to help lower the risk of mental
The Gift That Lasts a Lifetime
Growing up we didn’t have a lot. Mummy & Daddy worked hard, but with four kids, things were always tight. We didn’t have stacks of presents under our Christmas tree. I
Study Tips For Exams
Learning new material is challenging. It is normal to think I will never learn this or it's too hard. Get a wall planner and put your exam dates on it. Use a homework
Saying goodbye to those Primary school years can be hard
We often know the staff well and feel comfortable going in to talk to teachers to sort things out. We’ve been to sports days, concerts, helped out in classes, on school trips and
A Fresh Start - Good tips for Year 7 & 8's transitioning into Year 9
These early days of a new school years are really important for how our young people will learn to get the best out of their school year. Encourage the “merge like a zip”
Letting Children be Children
I am just a touch over 50 now but I will never forget my standard 1 (Year 3 for modern types) teacher, in our open-plan classroom (MLE for modern types) informing us, with fear
Help for Kids 'local sponsors helping local kids'
'Help for Kids' Here at KidsLink, we are so proud of our 'Help for Kids' programme. By the end of 2016, we had been able to help 142 children access $45,000 worth of
Cotton Wool vs. Let 'em Rip!
Cotton wool vs. let 'em rip - is there a healthy balance? Tip number one: Let children be bored! So often we hear children say "I'm bored" and we leap in with a load of
Becoming your own Superhero
Over the years of teaching Martial Arts there have been many children who have started martial arts classes wanting to be Kung-fu Pandas, Ninja Turtles, colourful Power Rangers and
Unlock your teen's potential - our top tips!
Here are our top tips! Sue Blair - Personality Dynamics Here are Sue's top tips! It is important to understand the different personalities in your home. A preference for
Osteopathy - An Overview
The body is a complex network of communicating cells driven by an even more complex mechanism of communicating pathways with the PHYSICAL “orchestrator” being “the brain”. The
Art Therapy for children: play with a purpose
While children can often benefit from counselling to deal with life’s challenges, they may find it difficult or scary to properly express their fears, worries and difficulties.
