Tag: school
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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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Brexit Shmexit
I know it’s important. I know it will impact my life. I know I should be concerned. I know I should be focussed on the impact on the UK economy. But my daily life and it’s worries obliterates Brexit and buries it deep in the caverns of my consciousness. To be honest, I’m too cluttered…
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Living with a son with ADHD
So this is the challenge and my dilemma. On the one hand my son who is 28 years old is a total joy, makes me laugh and can be great company. But on the other hand, he drives me potty. He doesn’t see anything through. He has no sense of consequences for his actions. He…