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What Are You Doing Today, Mother Nature?
“Every moment of the year, Mother Nature is hard at work, Making clouds for the rain to fall from, Preparing a squirrel to hide nuts for the winter cold, Or guiding a little chick on its first flight halfway around … Continue reading
Mental Health Awareness Week 2022: Middle Grade Books About Loneliness
“The most terrible poverty is loneliness, and the feeling of being unloved.” ― Mother Teresa “The loneliest moment in someone’s life is when they are watching their whole world fall apart, and all they can do is stare blankly.” ― … Continue reading
Three Books About Libraries in Afghanistan, Iraq and Post War Germany
“… books from around the world could help children feel connected to each other, and … were the best hope for preventing another war.” “… good books help children of the world understand and feel connected to one another.” The … Continue reading
The King Who Banned The Dark
As a mother and a home educator I choose to talk to my children about world events. How I do this with my 11 year old twins, my sensitive seven year old and my wonderfully innocent 4 year old differs … Continue reading
WHY IS COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IMPORTANT FOR CHILDREN? #AD
This is a sponsored post There are many reasons why community involvement is beneficial for children, from boosting their confidence to helping them develop empathy for others. Their school may give them opportunities to get involved in their local neighbourhood, … Continue reading
Book Review: The House By The Lake
Do you ever wonder what stories your house could tell? What sights they have seen? What history they have witnessed? View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jennie Bookish Play & Learning (@edspire) The House By The Lake … Continue reading
Supporting Your Child with their Mental Health #ad
This is a sponsored post All parents want the best for their children in terms of their physical and mental health. We try to provide them with nutritious meals and make sure they get enough sleep and exercise, but sometimes … Continue reading
Book Review: Beetles For Breakfast
Climate change is a serious topic There is no escaping the severity of the situation that we are in But with children we need to ensure that we are not frightening them We can be solemn without being wholly negative … Continue reading
How Long Should My Term Life Insurance Policy Last? #ad
This is a sponsored post How Long Should My Term Life Insurance Policy Last? Understanding that you need life insurance is excellent, but how long should your term be? Image courtesy of Pexels Purchasing a term life insurance policy is … Continue reading