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8 reasons why parents shouldn’t feel too guilty about a little screen time

Screen time… it’s a cause of much discussion in my household. My mother hates it, my husband doesn’t see a problem with it and I’m somewhere in th...
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Best Children's Books for Different Ages

I'm a parent and my biggest headache is choosing 'age appropriate' books for either my own children or the children I teach. If you struggle with t...
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What makes a great school?

How am I here already? How is my little ‘but he’s just a baby’ boy starting school next September! There may be many of you in the same boat or may...
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Are the Summer Holidays too long?

Love them or hate them the summer holidays are coming to an end. These are the holidays that are the longest in the school year and give a welcome break to teachers, parents and children but can for various reasons throw up a host of logistical headaches for parents. 
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