Gems of Wisdom

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.

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: