The reality is that your kids are growing up and will soon want to head out on their own. One option is to go to university and get a good education to set the foundation for getting a stable job one day. While going to university is a wise choice and one you likely support, you also know there’s a lot to think about and do before they head off. Instead of feeling stressed out, it’s important to ...
education
What are the options for students leaving school?
When the English school leaving age was increased in 2013 to 17 and then further increased to 18 in 2015, there was both support and kick back from parents and teachers. The initiative was implemented by the UK government in a bid to tackle the large numbers of young people leaving school with no discernible qualifications or transferable skills. However, it left a few individuals confused about ...
4 ways to fund college
Today I'm sharing a guest post by Misha Yueng that's been specifically created with my American readers in mind. If you are from America and your kids and you are wondering how to fund college, this article will give you a great overview of the options available. I hope you find it helpful! 4 ways to fund college and higher education With the costs of tuition rising, many kids are wondering ...
Free I Spy Autumn Printable – Counting/Numeracy 1 to 10
You all know that Amy has started school a couple of weeks ago. I mean, you can't have missed it because I've been blabbing on about why I'm looking forward to her starting school, her first day at school ceremony and how she got on for weeks now, but today's post is a little different. With my almost-teacher hat on (I didn't finish my degree but am planning to go back to uni in spring), I've ...
Should you force your teenager to eat meat?
On Sunday we were invited for a BBQ with Ben's family. We were sitting in the garden and having fun with the water hose until food was served and drama took its course. Ben's oldest niece didn't want to eat any of the grilled meat, while her step-dad insisted she had some. With her being almost 13 years old and her step-dad only wanting her to get the nutrients she needs, you can imagine it all ...