Gems of Wisdom

Jul. 31, 2019

Seven movies you should watch at home this summer

Some of you will be feeling a void in your viewing window now that Love Island is over. I watched the first episode just to see what the hype was all about. I saw beautiful visions of Aphrodite, clad only in #isawitfirst swimwear arriving at a luxury villa ... in an open top car ... in heels! Conclusion: they definitely made an entrance. I wasn't convinced and I think that the bar for many, might have been lowered. So, let’s raise it again with some top quality content, and some more cerebral viewing for the whole family: seven films you can watch at home this summer.

Jul. 11, 2019

Games and activities that won't compromise your luggage allowance

When the time comes to pack for your holiday, excitement for all sets in. But sometimes, it's easy to forget to include entertainment OTHER than swimming pool toys, your reading material AND the iPad for your children.

Jul. 10, 2019

The Games People Play

Scrabble and Monopoly may still be top of the pops when it comes to board games, but both require time and time is something many of us are short of. Consider the negative effects of excessive gaming, social media and all things related to illuminated screens. Now is the time to interact with your children. A quick diversion from everyday activities and a fix of fun is outlined here, in this week's gems of wisdom:

Jun. 30, 2019

Secrets of Comprehension

Comprehension. It seems to strike fear in many children's minds. They wonder… “Will I understand it? Will the text be too complicated? Will I have enough time to finish all the questions?" Some useful suggestions to help your child tackle comprehension tests head-on are listed here.