Gems of Wisdom

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.

It’s an accepted fact that if you study hard and focus well at school you will get better grades, and in turn more opportunities in life. This is definitely true...

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.

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: