10th August 2010
If I had a £1 for every person who said "Oh that must be a lovely job - nice long Summer holidays, huh?", I'd be rich beyond my wildest dreams and sunning myself on my own idyllic island -…
3rd August 2010
Hello and welcome to this month in the blogosphere - July 2010 edition. Essentially it's a round up post of anything and everything which has made me inadvertently snort tea out of my nostrils,…
26th July 2010
As a (recovering) perfectionist myself, I spent years labouring under the misapprehension that perfectionism was a 'good' thing. It meant I was dedicated, it meant I did a good job, it meant I was…
20th July 2010
Well the Summer holidays are upon us!. I really can't believe how this year's flown by! If the Summer holidays have somewhat snuck up on you and you're worried about how you're going to…
6th July 2010
Developing concentration skills is a key part in a child's development - and succeeding in any field, be it artistic, sporting or academic requires the ability to concentrate on the task at hand. Concentration…
29th June 2010
Yesterday, I was wrestling - completely unsuccessfully I might add - with some work (and quite probably huffing and puffing like the big bad wolf). My son wandered over to me and asked what I was doing.…
24th June 2010
Many children reach a 'bossy' stage at one time or another, for most it's simply part of their development - as they develop a stronger sense of self, they want to take more control. This may…
16th June 2010
Becky from Baby Budgeting was kind enough to offer me a guest posting slot this month, so please do pop over to take a look and let me know what you think via the following link - Imaginative Play for Children.…
14th June 2010
"Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.". - Dr Seuss. I love that quote. At Perform, I come into contact…
8th June 2010
Most parents totally accept the idea that praising children is very important. You can use praise in any number of ways e.g. you've noticed their actions and appreciate them; or you may use praise to…
Christmas theatre guide: musicals and pantos for families to enjoy
Fun activities that build life skills and confidence
Raising a confident voice: how to boost your child's public speaking skills
5 ways to keep the children busy this October half-term
A psychologist's 7 tips for a seamless school drop-off
Dr Lucy Russell shares how theatre boosts your child's focus and learning
A summer joy: What to expect at our holiday course
Alice's 160th birthday: Where to celebrate the classic tale this summer
Why I agree with Anna Maxwell Martin: Every child has individual needs