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10 Things Every Family Should Talk About Before School Returns After the Holidays

Transitioning back to school after the holidays, particularly the long summer break, requires a period of adjustment and preparation, for both parents and children. We advise starting this process early by having conversations, reestablishing expectations and boundaries, and making sure that children are in a good bedtime routine before school starts. Here are our top 10 things to talk about before term begins.

20 Questions to Ask Before a Sleepover

Sleepovers are a rite of passage for children and are often looked forward to with feverish excitement. But for parents, they can be nerve-wracking. Getting answers to some important questions before you decide to say yes to an invitation will help both you and your child to have a more enjoyable time. Consider asking some of these questions if you don’t yet know the other family very well.

Avoiding the Summer Slide

How can we help children of all ages to avoid the dreaded summer slide; when learning accumulated over the year dissipates over the summer months. We don’t want children’s learning to get rusty, but equally, they need to relax over the holidays. How do we get that balance right?

Avoiding the Summer Slide

When the school year ends, it is a time of joy and relief on many fronts. However, did you know that much of your children’s hard work can be lost over the summer months, if we aren’t careful? This resource introduces parents to the concept of the “summer slide” and helps you to ensure that all that progress isn’t wasted.

50 Ways to Bond with Your Children Over Christmas

The run-up to the Christmas holidays can be stressful for all families, so it is important that we make sure we spend our quality time with our children wisely. This resource gives you some tips for nurturing that precious bond between you and your child/children.

Back to School Checklist

Tired of nagging your children in the morning? Our handy list can help children to practise their organisational skills.

Holiday Manifesto

Sick of family arguments on holiday? Try out our holiday manifesto for size the next time you hit the road together! At the very least, it should prompt a good family discussion about what needs to happen for everyone to get along… bonnes vacances!