School...
Below are our articles on the subject of School. If you can't see what you are looking for our other categories are displayed on the left under 'Our Quick Links'...
All About Term-Time Working
Term-time working is designed primarily to help parents of school-age children work only when their children are at school. That means giving them on average 13 weeks...
Building a Relationship with Your Child's Teacher
It's important for your child to have a good relationship with their teacher, but it's also important for parents and teachers to form effective...
Choosing the Right After School Activities
Children today are offered an amazing array of after-school clubs and activities. As parents, it's important that we follow up on their innate...
Coping with the School Run
It can be hard to get your children to school on time every morning, especially if you work. And if you have children at different schools, it can be close to...
Dealing with Over Zealous Stay at Home Mums
Everyone knows that one mum in the playground who seems to enjoy making all the other mothers feel they're not doing enough. She's always asking...
How to Attend School Meetings
Many parents, especially working ones, are reluctant to attend meetings at their children's school if all seems to be going well. They often feel there is no point,...
How to Make Friends with Other Mums
Starting school can be intimidating – both for children and for mums. If you're a first-time mum or are new to a school, facing a sea of other women who seemingly all...
Planning a Birthday Party
For working mums, planning a child's birthday party can be dreaded as an insurmountable ordeal. But it needn't be that way. With a little foresight and some minor...
Setting up Emergency Contacts While At Work
When someone else is looking after your children, it's vital to consider some very important safety tips. Whether you have a childminder, nanny,...
Staying Involved with your Children's School
Lots of people work together to make a school a happy learning environment – not just teachers and other staff but also parents and local community...
Tips for Getting that Homework Done
Nobody likes homework. Kids hate doing it, teachers hate correcting it, and parents hate helping their children with it. If you're a working mum, finding time to help...
Volunteering for School Events
If you've never volunteered your time or energy before, your children's school is a good place to start. Volunteering not only gives you an inner glimpse into your...
