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Narcissism, Selfishness and Parenting

We all know them.  The narcissistic adults that think the world revolves around them or the selfish parent that is always ditching their children on their friends to go off to file their nails, lunch or other spurious yet, evidently, … Continue reading

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Britains Got Talent And So Have Your Kids: Encouraging our children’s talents

So this evening is the grand final of this year’s Britain’s Got Talent showdown!  Thousands upon thousands of acts have been put through their paces and the UK will decide this evening who has that special something – that star … Continue reading

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Little Gems: Friday, 31st May, 2013

The best thing about being a parent is the children

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Why is family time important?

We love spending time together as a family and yesterday did just that, taking the time out of our busy schedules to spend a few precious hours together, chillaxing under the bright blue English skies in a glorious location complete … Continue reading

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Harvesting Humility: The Hidden Ingredient In Parenting Our Children

As we arrive at another Easter day today it seemed pertinent to look at the meaning of humility and the place that this has in our children’s lives today.  In a world that seeks to push individuals forward and emphasises … Continue reading

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Back to School: Time Management

Schools have been back for a few days now and slowly the weight of the term time regime is starting to be felt once again in terms of time management and fitting everything in.  Homework is being set, clubs and … Continue reading

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A Short Statement About Blame! The UK Government and Schools vs Parents????

In the last 18 years I have come across teachers that have physically assaulted children in primary schools tearing football shirts off boys backs when young lads as small as 6 haven’t managed to change quick enough, left youngsters bleeding … Continue reading

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Friday Night is Student Nosh Night!

Friday night again and it’s time to think about good, wholesome cheap student nosh that won’t break the bank and with the sunshine out in force we thought we’d rustle up a couple of summer specials! TUNA PASTA BAKE 300g … Continue reading

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London Riots – Children and Behaviour

Recently the report on the London riots has been released highlighting a range of problems that contributed to the devastation last summer.  In particular parenting has been brought into the frame along with the need for more support and opportunities … Continue reading

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How Safe is Your Child?

It seems unbelievable that over 4000 people who are classed as offenders applied to actually become teachers in the last year ranging from rapists, to paedophiles to drug dealers.  Each one of those people potentially had hoped to work with … Continue reading

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