The earliest moments of reading happen on laps, long before the first classroom. Before a child connects sounds to symbols, they connect stories to safety, rhythm to reassurance. That bond becomes a baseline. It’s easy to forget that what begins as a soothing ritual can grow into the cornerstone of a child’s learning mindset. And while schools can teach skills, they often can't nurture belief. That part, the inner confidence to try, to get it wrong, to try again, is forged at home.
Read MoreWhether you're already a homeschooling parent, or a public school parent, over the summer, children need some extra academic work and homeschooling tips to keep their brains sharp and prepared for the coming school year. Going to school 9 months out of the year and then returning only to forget everything is quite unfortunate! So, here are some homeschooling tips to keep your child's memory fresh and to fine-tune those skills they learn in school.
Read MoreIt can be easy to underestimate the amount going in children’s heads. Childhood can be a time of stress, anxiety, and early signs of mental health difficulties. According to the NHS, one in eight (12.8%) five to 19 year olds had at least one mental disorder when assessed in 2017. This is problem is a growing concern: emotional disorders are now more common than ever in five to 15-year-olds. The percentage of those struggling with such disorders increased from 4.3% in 1999 and 3.9% in 2004 to 5.8% in 2017.
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