This is a million-dollar question most parents of tweens and teens have. Frustratingly, there is no law to define what age a child is old enough to be left at home without adult supervision. This means that the lines are blurry and, essentially, it comes…
Whether you’re starting a new business or saving up for the future, we all need a cash flow in order to achieve it. You might have heard about cryptocurrency, and how it’s set out to be the future of money (and perfect for that constant…
One of the main aims of a preparatory school is to prepare children for entrance into independent senior schools aged 11 or 13. When choosing a prep school for your child, one of the things you should consider is the curriculum, as this determines what…
All parents want is for their child to have a successful journey through school. Some schools offer a level of pastoral care in schools, which refers to the personal, social and spiritual support of children within the classroom. It ensures both physical and emotional needs…
While teenagers are often given a bad reputation, at that age they are at a sweet spot in their lives. Unlike younger children, teens are able to look at the world through adults eyes, while still retaining the sense of ambition and drive that only…
As human beings, we never stop learning. Our formal education might finish in our twenties after which we join the corporate world and start a job or career; but that doesn’t mean that we need to stop learning. Life and experiences teach us new lessons…
All-natural, organic, non-toxic, eco-friendly, no artificial ingredients or colours – these have become the buzzwords in the health and beauty sectors in the past few years. And rightly so, for there are so many benefits to going all-green, all-natural and organic, whether it’s the beauty…
Dogs can be the most loyal, faithful animals and the perfect family companion. But many people assume that integrating such a wonderful pet into the family unit will be an easy and seamless process. Of course, it can be, but make sure you read the…
HOMESCHOOLING – WHAT FUN!!! You know I’m being sarcastic! The constant juggle of homeschooling one/two/three/ multiple kids, attending work calls and answering important emails, getting lunch and dinner on the table (not to mention the 7957 snacks through the day) and doing whatever housework is…
I’ll be honest here: 2020 has been a mixed year for me. While the lockdown(s) drove me a tad crazy with: Homeschooling Managing to keep this blog and my other work going amidst entertaining a bored six-year-old and providing him 47,000 snacks everyday Cooking meal…
