Starting School...
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Complementing Your Child's Learning at Home
There are a number of ways that you can complement your child’s learning at home, even in the early years of their education.
Helping with...
Coping With First Day Nerves and Tears
The first day of school can be heart-wrenching for a child, as well as for their parent or guardian. Of course, there is a lot of excitement...
Encouraging Your Child to Settle in at School
When your child starts primary school, moves up to secondary school, or switches school mid-year, it heralds a big change in their life and any...
Handling Separation Anxiety
Separation anxiety is defined as 'a distress reaction to the absence of the parent or caregiver'. It is actually a natural part of a child’s development and shows...
Helping Your Child to Make Friends at School
Most parents and educational experts would say that social skills are just as important to learn at school and just as crucial for your child’s...
Making and Breaking Friendships at School
Making friends is a natural part of school life and so, unfortunately, is breaking some of those friendships. Some children find the whole...
What Your Child Should Know Before Starting School
Starting school can be a daunting experience, and not just for the child. Parents and carers often wonder if their child is actually ready to...
When Your Child's Best Friend is a Bad Influence
Every parent’s worst nightmare is that their child will fall into the wrong crowd, whether their little darling is seven or 17. At best, their...
