Secondary school parents set to spend £24 billion on tutors as students a year behind on education
Sep 20 2021
New research from Tutorful, the experts in online tutoring, reveals that 78% of secondary school parents think that the pandemic has had a negative impact on their child’s education, with parents believing that their child (aged between 11 to 18yrs) is behind a whole school year (9.5 months), with around 14 hours a week lost on education during to the pandemic. To catch up, British parents are estimated to splash out £24 Billion on tutors over the next school year to pass exams.
Unwanted Toys at Home? Attic Self Storage Launches Toy Collection Service in London for Underprivileged Children
Sep 20 2021
With children back to school this month, there will be thousands of pre-loved toys that children may have outgrown during the summer holidays; and with 38 per cent* of children in the capital living in relative poverty, this initiative is encouraging Londoners to dig deep and help old toys find a new home with the children who need them most.
It’s never too early to introduce your child to diversity through playtime
Sep 18 2021
It’s never too early to introduce your child to diversity. And the launch of a new toy suitable from birth onwards this Christmas can show you how.
In a world sadly still all too familiar with prejudice based around colour, gender and disability it’s encouraging to know that 98% of those parents asked in a recent survey are fully primed to introduce activities into their children’s lives to promote and encourage equality, diversity and inclusion.
But the survey also revealed that only 26% of the sample knew at what age their child will start to recognise different skin tones. Leading experts in childhood learning show the age to be as young as six months*, whereas most parents in the survey opted for ages 3-5. It is also widely accepted that children can start to internalise racial bias from between the ages of 2 and 4*.
9 Lifestyle factors that affect fertility
Sep 17 2021
Is your lifestyle affecting your fertility? We are all aware that factors of our lifestyle affect numerous parts of our daily lives, but when was the last time you thought “how can my lifestyle affect my fertility?” TFP Fertility, formerly The Fertility Partnership, one of the UK’s largest IVF providers and fertility specialists, lists the top 9 lifestyle factors that can affect your fertility.
Although it isn’t everything, many lifestyle factors including smoking, alcohol, BMI, certain drugs, caffeine consumption, nutrition and stress can impact your current and future fertility. This said, it should however be remembered that every individual is unique and different and so is their fertility.
Fertility treatment is therefore not a one-size-fits-all approach. There are choices that any individual can make, to aid a healthy lifestyle and indirectly promote male and female fertility. It also takes two to tango, so when considering how lifestyle factors can impact on your chances of conception, all parties need to be taken into consideration.
Struggling to conceive a child? What women can do to improve their chances naturally
Sep 17 2021
Having a child is a life-affirming experience, and for many of us, it is something that we’ve always dreamed of and planned for.
While you might think that all you have to do is have unprotected vaginal sex with your partner, the reality isn’t always that simple.
For many couples, it could take weeks or even months to convince naturally, for a wide variety of reasons.
If you’re trying to have a baby, whether it’s your first or an extension of your brood, here are some practical ways that you can improve your chances naturally.
Easy ideas to help you maintain your marriage
Sep 16 2021
Being married for many years can be a beautiful experience, as it allows you to get to know your partner in a way that no one else can. Unfortunately, it’s all too easy to get comfortable in your relationship and forget to show your other half just how much you value them and everything they do for you, and this can impact upon the quality of your marriage quite considerably if you fail to notice your mistakes. Thankfully, learning how to maintain your marriage to promote peace and happiness doesn’t have to be as difficult as you might expect, as there are many easy ideas that you can utilise to put a smile on your partner’s face today. So, if you would like to find out more, then simply read on.
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