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Encouraging Reading in the TikTok Era
Encouraging reading in the TikTok era is all about balance. Discover practical tips for parents to help children build strong reading habits, improve English skills, and develop a lifelong love of books.
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My Child Uses AI for Everything; Should I Be Worried?
Worried your child relies too much on AI for schoolwork? Learn how to balance AI use while building strong maths and English skills, confidence, and independent thinking.
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Supporting Every Learner at NumberWorks’nWords
Discover how NumberWorks’nWords supports all students with personalised maths and English tutoring, one-on-one support, brain breaks, and challenges to help every learner thrive.
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Why parents should stop doing so much for their kids
According to a dietitian I heard on the radio recently, organic fruits and vegetables are healthier than produce grown with pesticides, fertilisers and other aids. The dietitian explained that because...
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25 ways to ask your kids how school was today
... without actually asking them 'how was school today?'It's the same every day - you collect your cherub from school and ask them how it went. The response rarely varies. 'Fine', 'Good', 'OK'.You pro...
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Holiday Learning Experiences
I'm often asked by parents what they should be doing to keep up their children’s learning in the school holidays. The holidays provide an ideal opportunity for parents to encourage their children to v...
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Holidaying with children
‘To travel is to live,’ said celebrated children’s author Hans Christian Anderson. Seeing new places and taking a break from routine invigorates, refreshes and inspires us. Of course, Hans probably ne...
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