Gems of Wisdom

Feb. 16, 2020

Parenting and Education - A Selection of Books

Parenting can be hard work and while we may not always get it right, we set out to do our best. This selection of "parenting" books covers a broad range of opinion, and all of them will give you food for thought: I think in this list, there is something for everyone.

Jan. 08, 2020

Enrich your History and Geography Knowledge with these Gems of Wisdom

The wealth of programmes available on TV, the books you can buy, the websites you can visit and the podcasts available give us no excuse not to top up our knowledge of the world around us. This week, some essential podcasts and documentaries inspired by my listening and viewing over the past couple of months. Stealth learning at its best.

Dec. 29, 2019

Family Films to see you into 2020!

You might not want to burst the holiday bubble, but the reality is that there are only a few days before our little treasures return to school. When you've been for a few bracing walks in the park, visited a museum and written your thank you letters, you deserve to sit still for a bit ... at home ...on the sofa. Here are some movie suggestions to take you into 2020.

Oct. 03, 2019

Brilliant Ways to Boost Brain Power

Sometimes, helping a junior school child with school work and exam preparation can seem daunting: reading lists, workbooks, countdowns and tests, and the constant drive needed to be the best you can be. With this in mind, these gems of wisdom will help you to make study and revision sessions more enjoyable and less mundane for your child.