Gems of Wisdom

Parenting and Education - A Selection of Books

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.
Read more
The Games People Play

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:
Read more
How teaching your child to peel a boiled egg can help with handwriting

How teaching your child to peel a boiled egg can help with handwriting

Does your child write like an angel? Or is penmanship an elusive art in your home leaving a lot to be desired? As technology becomes embedded in our lives and we use computers, tablets and smartphones to communicate the written word, the importance given to teaching neat handwriting at school seems to have slipped down in the rankings. The gems of wisdom this week give you some ideas on how you can improve your child's handwriting so that they can give the best impression of themselves possible! It's a tricky skill to master: arguably the most personal, creative and individual thing that you will ever learn to do. 
Read more