A school day is simply not designed for its ‘customers’, the students. The school day timings work for teachers, caretakers, parents, employers but not 12-19 year olds.

The whole business of calling on people and demanding treats in a threatening manner does not seem like a good education. Should Nanny give way?

I was brought up hearing my father speak ill of Black people, homosexuals and denigrating women.

Battles are inevitable between children but rebuilding friendships can need parents help.

Home schooling was not something we had ever considered. There is a nearby homeschooling room for families to gather. We do have a friend who has very successfully homeschooled both…

Elliot loves screen time…who doesn’t? If we adults leave the virtual door open to a world beyond the content can travel into territory we would never leave open in the real world. Its more about content than time.

My grandson asked for a Nan story. With Covid-19 top of my thoughts the story of Brian the Big Bad Bug emerged….. Duncan lived in a very tall building. Each…

Putting yourself in your child’s position when it comes to presents can give a very different view.

As home learning is in full flow as Covid-19 spreads Duncan develops some smart tactics to avoid it.