Family Dynamics: Communication and Parenting Styles

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Navigating the Boundaries: Healthy Family Dynamics Family dynamics encompass the intricate and ever-evolving patterns of interactions, relationships, and emotional forces at play within a family unit. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for parents seeking to create a nurturing and supportive environment. At the heart of healthy family dynamics lies the establishment of clear boundaries, which … Read more

Parenting and Power Struggles

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Mastering the Art of Navigating Power Struggles with Children I’ve witnessed countless power struggles between parents and their children unfold over the years. These battles of wills, fueled by a delicate interplay of developmental needs, emotional bonds, and the ever-shifting dynamics of authority and independence, are an unavoidable part of parenting. However, rather than viewing … Read more

The Best Santa Grotto in Kent

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A Jolly Good Time with Santa at the Margate Caves Grotto. Ho, ho, ho! Gather ’round, fellow parents, because I have a festive tale to tell! If you’re looking for the ultimate Santa grotto experience in Kent, then look no further than the Margate Caves. This year we took our little elves aged 3 and … Read more

Dealing With Unsolicited Parenting Advice

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Managing Unsolicited Parenting Advice As a new parent, you’ll experience the highs of joy and wonder along with the lows of challenges—including coping with unsolicited parenting advice. This comprehensive guide provides pro tips to help you evaluate advice objectively, set clear boundaries, and gain confidence in your parenting instincts. As you embark on this incredible … Read more

All About Me Lessons for SEN: Importance and Benefits Explained

Why Teach “All About Me” Lessons In SEN one of the most important things is to get to know your pupil. All about me sessions are a generally accepted part of the process. These lessons are often done in September on a change of class or on the transition into school. I am a real … Read more

Diversity: 3 Great Picture Books

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Picture Books About Inclusion and Diversity For School and Home Diversity in society is a really important topic to start addressing with children as soon as possible. This is especially true for children in a special school they are already marginalised in certain sections of society. I found these books when looking to resource our … Read more

Sensory Learning Activities: An A-Z.

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Why sensory Learning? Sensory learning – Sensory activities are those designed by educators to facilitate exploration encouraging children to use all their senses while they, create, investigate and explore. This is usually conducted through play although in the settings I have worked in also through structured planned learning activities. The sensory activities allow children to … Read more