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Category: Education

School Readiness and Supporting Your Child at School

March 3, 2021 weezypops Children, Education, Growth & Development

SCHOOL READINESS Starting school is one of life’s major milestones and for many parents it can be an emotional time,[…]

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The Benefits of Drawing

February 17, 2021 weezypops Babies, Children, Education, Growth & Development, Growth & Development

As your toddler gets to about 12 months they will start to show an interest in drawing. It may look[…]

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5 Tips for Home school during the Pandemic

February 6, 2021 weezypops Children, Education, Education, Teenagers

On what feels like the 500th day of lockdown, my 7 year old son is spinning upside down on a[…]

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How to Boost Your Child’s Academic Potential

September 11, 2019 weezypops Children, Education

While many parents may believe that a child’s education begins and ends with the school bell, the truth is that[…]

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How Music Lessons For Kids Balance Their Overall Learning And Development

August 24, 2019 weezypops Children, Education

As cliché as it may sound, parents only want the best for their children. More often than not, part of[…]

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Basic Training to Get Your Kids Engaged in Music

April 18, 2019 weezypops Children, Education, Education, Teenagers

Most parenting guides advise parents to work on developing a child’s musical talents from a very young age. While most[…]

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7 Effective Ways to Motivate Your Children to Do Their Homework

April 12, 2019 weezypops Children, Education, Education, Teenagers

School is a big test, and not only for children but also for their parents. The list of excuses can[…]

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What Experts Say About Your Child’s Study Area

February 10, 2019 weezypops Children, Education, Education, Life with a Child, Life with a Teenager, Teenagers

Support from parents is vital to helping children perform well in their academic work. It is important therefore that as[…]

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Helping your child prepare for the SATS

May 14, 2018 weezypops Children, Education

One of the biggest things for a primary age child child is the SATs, whether it be at year 2[…]

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How children learn to write

February 1, 2018 weezypops Children, Education, Growth & Development

Long before they can learn to write children need to master the skill of holding a pen or pencil.This usually[…]

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How to Encourage Your Child to Read

June 6, 2017 weezypops Babies, Children, Education, Life with a Baby, Life with a Child, Life with a Toddler, Toddlers

For some children, reading can be a challenge. Perhaps they have had a tough time settling in at school or[…]

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Childcare

February 16, 2017 weezypops Babies, Children, Education, Life with a Baby, Life with a Toddler, Toddlers

Childcare: for any parent, it’s a minefield! Nursery, nanny, childminder, babysitter: the list seems endless, getting it right isn’t easy[…]

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Tutoring for the 11+: A Level Playing Field?

December 21, 2016 weezypops Children, Education

In the 1960s very few children went to prep schools and most of us just attended the nearest local state[…]

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Starting School

December 21, 2016 weezypops Children, Education

By the summer term, many parents will receive much awaited news… the Primary School their little one will be attending[…]

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Signs Your Child Might Need a Tutor

December 21, 2016 weezypops Children, Education, Teenagers

Do you think your child may need some extra support? VAKS has the top signs for parents considering whether their[…]

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Preparing Your Child for School Entrance Exams

December 21, 2016 weezypops Children, Education

11+ Prep Made Easy! Trying to get your child into their school of choice? VAKS gives you a guide to[…]

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Top ten tips for helping your child’s language development

December 20, 2016 weezypops Babies, Children, Education, Growth & Development, Growth & Development, Growth & Development, Toddlers

1. When you buy a buggy, invest in one that lets your baby face you. For his first year, you’re[…]

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Reading with Your Baby

December 20, 2016 weezypops Babies, Children, Education, Growth & Development, Growth & Development, Growth & Development, Toddlers

As a teacher and bookseller I often get asked for advice on how to engage your young child with a[…]

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Nursery Rhymes

December 20, 2016 weezypops Babies, Children, Education, Growth & Development, Growth & Development, Growth & Development, Toddlers

Talking to your child from their first day helps with their communication and speech development. You may just want to[…]

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Counting Songs

December 20, 2016 weezypops Babies, Children, Education, Growth & Development, Growth & Development, Growth & Development, Toddlers

All talking helps your child to develop their speech. Nursery Rhymes are also a great resource to teaching you child about[…]

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