It’s well-known that women are more proactive than men in many areas resulting in greater awareness of their issues. However, let’s not forget that fathers are as integral and crucial factors in the raising of children. We all know how hard parenting is, and for single parents it’s even harder as there is no-one to pick up or take over …
Shapeeze and Homeschooling
According to those seasoned in homeschooling, teaching kindergarten-aged kids can be one of the most challenging phases in what is ultimately a highly rewarding undertaking. In many cases this can be down to the newness of it all and a certain amount of anxiety about what needs to be covered and how to go about it. If you have just …
Developing problem solving skills in children
I recently read an article about helping kids develop their problem solving skills . It talked about problem solving as a skill that not only helps children to think more critically, it also improves their independence and, importantly, their resilience even as they move into adulthood. Tara Haelle, co-author of The Informed Parent looks ahead at young adults who are the …



