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This is the week when kids across the UK go back to school for the beginning of a whole new school year.  Many little ones will be going to school for the very first time, with parents shedding a tear whilst taking photos of their little darlings in their fresh new school uniforms for the first time.  For other children, it will be the start of a new school, the giant step to secondary school where education becomes even more of a serious business.Some kids will be starting at a new sc …

Starting school is a rite of passage for all kids – school is where kids go instead of work as they learn about the world around them and gain the knowledge and skills they will need as adults in this rapidly changing world.  Starting school may well be the first time your child has experienced such strenuous and tiring days.  The busy day, packed with learning experiences is likely to tire your child out quickly, especially at first and you may want to consider a slightly earlier bedt …

The Internet has become a very important part of our lives. Adults use it at work, as a social connection, and as a research tool. Children spend a tremendous amount of time on the Internet, both at school and at home. The Internet provides a window on the world and opens up the ability to research any topic.How to Find Information on the Internet Use Online Magazines and JournalsReliable articles should have a bibliography with sources that are scholarly and non-Internet. An article should …

This is a difficult question to answer. There are so many variables. Why is divorce being considered? Are you or your children in danger? Is there physical, mental, sexual, or emotional abuse involved?Neither you nor your children need to stay in a dangerous situation. However, divorce should not be considered the only option without some serious consideration of the consequences for yourself and your children.In some cases, staying for the sake of the children is a good idea. You have to live s …

In order for the human body to sleep, the core body temperature needs to dip. The ideal temperature for sleeping varies with age.A child's room temperature of 16-20°C is comfortable and safe. For your sleeping baby a room temperature of 20 to 22.2 degrees Celsius is recommended. For your toddler to sleep comfortably, the room temperature should be between 18.3 and 21.1 Celsius. The temperature of the room where your child is sleeping definitely affects your child’s sleep. It is very impo …