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…
2nd June 2010
I know we're now half-way through Half-Term but, if you're struggling with inspirational ideas to fill up the last few days, here are a few thoughts that will keep you clear of the theme parks,…
24th May 2010
Over the weekend I was catching up on my blog reading, and was delighted to find the following poem on Susan K Mann's fabulous blog. If I had my child to raise over again - by Diana Loomans. If I had…
17th May 2010
Some people are more competitive than others, it's a fact of life. I have to confess that I have a competitive streak - oddly enough about things that really don't matter. Things like Singstar (I…
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