Tag: children
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Homework can ruin your weekend
Homework sucks! It is the bane of our lives and can absolutely ruin everyone’s weekend or make after-school a hugely stressful time. There could be battles, sulks and tears. And for what? Is there any point? Homework is not part of the National Curriculum so it is not compulsory. A spokesperson for the Department for…
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15 Things To Do This Half Term So You Don’t Have To Hear “I’m bored..”
Oh no! Half term is nearly upon us and already many parents across the land are gearing themselves up for a stressful week. If the weather is crappy and the options are limited as things are too pricey, what is there to do that will stop the mournful cry of ‘I’m bored’? We know the signs…
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16 Things You Can Gently Insist Should be Happening In School
I am constantly reading in forums that mums are having to battle with primary schools over basic provisions for our special children. As you may know I am a teacher as well as a mum with a son with ADHD. So I can see what’s going on from both sides. Whilst there are many excellent teachers…
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Warrior Mums; 15 Ways To Prepare For The Battle
Sorry folks. The Summer holidays are nearly over. This actually is welcome news for many of us parents struggling with the behaviour of our special children. School is a structure that many of our children thrive on. And of course it is a welcome respite for many of us – we can look forward to…