It’s the end of the term – so, do you or don’t you buy gifts for your teachers? It’s a difficult one. They have spent a lot of time building up a relationship with your kids and trying their best to give their class the tools...

A few games for you and the kids this summer - Down Down Down: You start off with a tennis ball and throw the ball continuously back and forth until somebody drops the ball when someone drops the ball you say “Down on one knee” then...

Is there somewhere in the garden you could turn into a relaxation corner? It doesn’t have to be big. Even just a blanket and some cushions will do. Children love dens and they will love a relaxation den.  Build a tent out of blankets and a washing line...

The first long journey that I remember was when I was 4 years old. It was a rickety 48 hour coach journey through Iran. A clever auntie knew it would probably be a nightmare for my parents travelling with 2 children under 3 and gave...

Ask anyone to describe themselves, their background, and their beliefs: you will find that everybody’s answers are different. Yes, some of us may have commonalities but we are all individual. For children, this concept can be a difficult one. They do not want to be different....