Collaborative and Sponsored Content
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Collaborative Posts
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Sleep adaptations for the autistic family
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This is a collaborative post. It seems a bit of an oversight that I haven’t talked about sleep much on the blog before, although we’ve had a variety of issues with it over the years as a family. We’re at a fairly good place at the…
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How To Teach Your Child to Feel Independent
Disclosure: collaborative post As parents, one of our most significant responsibilities is to prepare our children for the world ahead. Central to this preparation is instilling a sense of independence. Teaching children to feel independent fosters confidence, resilience, and self-reliance, essential traits for navigating life’s challenges. Below is a comprehensive guide on how to cultivate…
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Exploring Resilience with Your Child
Disclosure: collaborative post In today’s fast-paced world, resilience has become an essential skill for navigating life’s challenges. As parents, one of the greatest gifts we can give our children is the ability to bounce back from setbacks and adversity. Exploring resilience with your child is not just about teaching them to endure difficulties but also…
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Teaching Your Child About Moral Values
Disclosure: collaborative post. In a world often fraught with challenges and complexities, instilling moral values in our children becomes paramount. Beyond academics, equipping them with a strong moral compass ensures they navigate life with integrity, empathy, and respect. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to effectively teach your child about moral values. Understanding Moral Values…
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How to explore kindness with your child
Disclosure: collaborative post. Teaching kindness to children is not just about instilling good manners; it’s about nurturing empathy, compassion, and understanding in the next generation. As a parent, you play a crucial role in shaping your child’s character and values. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to explore kindness with your child, fostering a spirit…
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How To Help Your Child with Homework
Disclosure: collaborative post Homework can be a challenging aspect of a child’s academic journey, often causing stress and frustration for both parents and children alike. However, with the right approach, parents can play a crucial role in supporting their child’s learning outside the classroom. In this guide, inspired by the teachings of this boy’s prep…
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A Simple Guide to Moving Home
Are you getting ready to embark on an exciting new chapter with a big move?Whether you’re off to a bustling city or just around the corner, the idea of packing upand getting everything in order can feel like a whirlwind. But fret not, because I’ve gotsome fantastic tips to sprinkle some magic into your moving…
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Exploring Ireland’s Food Delights
Disclosure: collaborative post Picture credit Jason Murphy on unsplash Welcome to the land of rolling green hills, ancient castles, and warm hospitality – Ireland!While the country is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and rich history, it’s also atreasure trove of delectable culinary experiences. From hearty traditional dishes toinnovative modern cuisine, travelling and dining in Ireland…
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Teenage Beauty: Looking After Your Looks
Disclosure: collaborative post Hello to all the wonderful moms out there who, like me, are navigating the exciting yet sometimes perplexing world of teenage beauty! As our kids transition into their teenage years, they embark on a journey of self-discovery, experimenting with different styles, skincare routines, and hair care practices. It’s a time of exploration…
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Prom Dress Shopping on a Budget
Disclosure: collaborative post If your household is buzzing with excitement about prom season or perhaps you’ve got a summer wedding coming up and you’re on the hunt for the perfect dress for your teenage fashionista, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve got the lowdown on prom dress options for every budget, plus some tips…
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Captain Fantastic: The Undersea Monster review and giveaway
I love being approached by authors to share their work, and I particularly like when the book is good for home education. Tommy Balaam at Captain Fantastic is dyslexic, and on a mission to help other people with it. The book we’re reviewing, Captain Fantastic: the Undersea Monster, is a fab colourful cartoon-style book with…
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Free and cheap home education resources for learning coding.
Post contains affiliate links. Computer science or coding is one of the subjects that has loads of free and cheap home education resources available. I am pretty lucky when it comes to computing in that I’m an experienced and qualified programmer/ developer and I’ve enjoyed dragging coding into the kids’ lives over the years. We’ve…
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Charity shop science kits – cheap home education resources
Disclosure: contains affiliate links. Easy ways to cut home education costs. One of the criticisms often levelled at home education is the cost of resources, and it’s true that if you shop new for everything, it’s easy to spend a lot. We’re past masters at hunting down bargains though, and we’ve had some fantastic finds…
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Runes of Battle by G.N. Gudgion
Adelais is on the run. And the kingdom of Galmandie has never been more dangerous. In every town square, people whisper of a girl who brought down lightning on her enemies. The king has placed a huge price on Adelais’s head and sent troops to hunt her down. Adelais flees high into the mountains. But…
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Back to making it up
For a variety of reasons, my job as a technical writer at a games studio is coming to an end. I’m on garden leave just now – they’ve picked up my tech, and I’ve a couple weeks to get my act together. I am a little in shock – it all ended very quickly, and…
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Rhythms, routines and 21 rituals.
I’m pretty sure I’ll have talked on this site before about rhythms, and routines, but probably not that much about rituals. That’s because up until this week, they haven’t been a large part of my life. But on Thursday afternoon, browsing the library while Smallest was at art club, I came across Theresa Cheung: 21…
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Charity shop board games – Ingenious, Set and Retsami
I have mentioned regularly on social media how dedicated I am to charity shops. We’re fortunate to have around 10 in relatively easy walking distance, and I visit them a couple of times a week. As well as books and clothing, I look carefully at their games, craft and kids sections. Recently I’ve picked up…
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Etsy gift guide (because every day should be a handmade gift day)
The following post contains affiliate links and is my entry into the Etsy affiliate competition. We’re past the buying window for UK based Mothering Sunday, but it’s always a good time to buy someone a handmade present, no? Check out the Etsy mother’s day gift guide here I’ve recently got into TikTok (I know, I…
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Thingamanose by Lynne Hudson
Reviewed by Tigerboy. It was really funny and I liked the end. Some of the rhyming is really good. I really like the illustrations, I saw new things in them each time I read it. From the blurb THINGAMANOSE is published in a fun and original format, a much longer picture book, that bridges the…
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Mini Monsters Can I Play by Caryl Hart and Tony Neal. #blogtour
Disclosure, I was sent a copy of this book free for review, links may be affiliate depending on whether I have them set up right. First impressions of the book are that it’s bright, cheerful and sturdy. Which is good, as there’s a good chance you’ll be reading this quite a bit. Also, the words…
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Low demand full time (cheap!) home education
Youngest is now 12. Somewhat demand averse, but will deep dive at the drop of a hat into something they find interesting. Last week we had some time to spare between activities (home ed ninja tag and bowling at the start of the day and computer club at the end) so we wandered the charity…
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Sleep adaptations for the autistic family
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This is a collaborative post. It seems a bit of an oversight that I haven’t talked about sleep much on the blog before, although we’ve had a variety of issues with it over the years as a family. We’re at a fairly good place at the…
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Captain Fantastic: The Undersea Monster review and giveaway
I love being approached by authors to share their work, and I particularly like when the book is good for home education. Tommy Balaam at Captain Fantastic is dyslexic, and on a mission to help other people with it. The book we’re reviewing, Captain Fantastic: the Undersea Monster, is a fab colourful cartoon-style book with…
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How To Teach Your Child to Feel Independent
Disclosure: collaborative post As parents, one of our most significant responsibilities is to prepare our children for the world ahead. Central to this preparation is instilling a sense of independence. Teaching children to feel independent fosters confidence, resilience, and self-reliance, essential traits for navigating life’s challenges. Below is a comprehensive guide on how to cultivate…
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Exploring Resilience with Your Child
Disclosure: collaborative post In today’s fast-paced world, resilience has become an essential skill for navigating life’s challenges. As parents, one of the greatest gifts we can give our children is the ability to bounce back from setbacks and adversity. Exploring resilience with your child is not just about teaching them to endure difficulties but also…
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Teaching Your Child About Moral Values
Disclosure: collaborative post. In a world often fraught with challenges and complexities, instilling moral values in our children becomes paramount. Beyond academics, equipping them with a strong moral compass ensures they navigate life with integrity, empathy, and respect. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to effectively teach your child about moral values. Understanding Moral Values…
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How to explore kindness with your child
Disclosure: collaborative post. Teaching kindness to children is not just about instilling good manners; it’s about nurturing empathy, compassion, and understanding in the next generation. As a parent, you play a crucial role in shaping your child’s character and values. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to explore kindness with your child, fostering a spirit…
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How To Help Your Child with Homework
Disclosure: collaborative post Homework can be a challenging aspect of a child’s academic journey, often causing stress and frustration for both parents and children alike. However, with the right approach, parents can play a crucial role in supporting their child’s learning outside the classroom. In this guide, inspired by the teachings of this boy’s prep…
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A Simple Guide to Moving Home
Are you getting ready to embark on an exciting new chapter with a big move?Whether you’re off to a bustling city or just around the corner, the idea of packing upand getting everything in order can feel like a whirlwind. But fret not, because I’ve gotsome fantastic tips to sprinkle some magic into your moving…
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Exploring Ireland’s Food Delights
Disclosure: collaborative post Picture credit Jason Murphy on unsplash Welcome to the land of rolling green hills, ancient castles, and warm hospitality – Ireland!While the country is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and rich history, it’s also atreasure trove of delectable culinary experiences. From hearty traditional dishes toinnovative modern cuisine, travelling and dining in Ireland…