Parenting
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The Best Lighting for Your Child’s Study Space*
A child’s study environment plays a huge role in their ability to learn and retain information, so it’s important for parents to help set up a well-designed space for homework and exam revision. There are lots of factors to consider when setting up a study space, and lighting is something that should not go amiss. Mill Hill School have put together the following advice for parents who want to create a suitable environment in their home for their children, which will help them perform better in school. Task Lighting Table lamps are a great form of task lighting because they brighten up the desk space where the studying takes place.…
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5 Steps to Super Charging Outdoor Playtime*
With the sunny months fast approaching, your child will want to spend more time outside. And since fresh air and exercise is so good for kids, as a proactive parent, you’ll want to do as much as you can to enrich this experience. With that in mind, here are five steps to supercharging outdoor playtime. Credit Arts & Crafts Unleash your child’s creative side by investing in some arts equipment such as an easel and paints —or go old-school and get a chalkboard and chalks. The freedom to draw and create unique and wonderful works of art will keep your child entertained for hours on end. And you…
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10 Remote Jobs for Teens*
There are a lot of factors that go into helping your child find a part time job. You have to decide when and if they are ready for the responsibility, if the job is right for their personality, and if it fits your family’s lifestyle. Being overscheduled, traveling, or living off the beaten path shouldn’t prevent your child from reaping the benefits of work experience. Remote jobs are a new, flexible option in today’s workforce. There are a variety of options available to meet their needs. Credit Blogger Blogging is just the art of creating digital content to share with an audience. These days, you don’t even need to…
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Guest Post // Top Tips for Traveling with a Baby*
Traveling with a baby is most definitely more challenging when you compare it to your pre-baby travel days. But your trips can still be loads of fun, and rewarding. You just need how to do it right. Thousands of parents travel around the globe with their little ones and you can do it too. How? Don’t worry; just follow this guide! Here are some amazing tips for traveling with a baby. Invest in the right baby gear Start your travels off right by preparing for it beforehand and investing in the right baby gear. It makes sense to buy the right equipment because it is designed to make…
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5 Things to Do While You Wait for You Baby to Arrive*
It’s crazy to think that seven years ago I was five months pregnant with Little Miss, how time flies! It wasn’t a great time for me so I don’t really remember that much about being pregnant and the first year of her life so yes, part of me wishes I could have a re-do. Although it seems like I probably won’t have any more, it’s nice to be able to talk to other expectant mothers and pass on any usable knowledge I have from my own experience. Looking back, those 9 months flew and in comparison to my whole life they were just a drop in the ocean, but at…
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Meet “The Hengelings”*
As a parent it’s easy to get bogged down with mindless kids tv shows. I used to be THAT mother who didn’t want my little one to watch much TV, but after parenting for 7 years, it’s inevitable even if it’s just to give yourself 5 minutes peace (and trust me, you’ll be craving it!) I have to admit that I actually credit LM’s speech from a young age to watching TV while I tried to work in the background. I also think it helped with her development emotionally and I have some fond memories of shows we used to watch together when she was young that are no longer…