Gems of Wisdom

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.

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:

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 seems to have become easier than ever to get yourself on screen. TV viewing is 24 hours a day, there are zillions of channels and if you have the...