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A third of families argues because of homeworks
Almost a third of parents have admitted helping their children with homework has led to arguments in the family, according to tuition provider Explore Learning. Maths appears to be the subject that puzzles parents the most as almost 50% of parents find the subject hard to grasp compared to the 11% of parents that find English difficult. Some parents are guilty of avoiding helping their children with their homework altogether. A shocking 15% of parents never or rarely help with homework at all. Carey Ann Dodah, Head of Curriculum Development at Explore Learning, believes arguments sta... [more]
Inhouse Interiors steals the show
Earlier last year, a client in Esher, Surrey, contacted Inhouse Interiors for help with their children's playroom furniture design and creation. Wanting to go bespoke to give their children a wonderful playroom, working area and performance stage; they approached a luxury department store in Knightsbridge for help. Impressed with the designs, but not the inflated price tag that came with them, they enlisted Inhouse Interiors - a bespoke furniture design house in Battersea, London. And, it paid off very well... Renowned for their quality and ingenuity, Inhouse gave 2 little children from Es... [more]
Half term days out: February Frolics at Willows Farm Village
Willows Farm Village (Hertfordshire) is gearing up for the first event in its jam-packed 2012 calendar – February Frolics. Taking place between 11th – 19th February, this event will see new born lambs being born each day during the half term. Visitors can learn about the lambing process from resident expert Tuck the Shepherd, take part in Bo Peep’s Lost Sheep Hunt, and watch mind-boggling farming-inspired experiments courtesy of ‘Mad Science’, plus enjoy acres of indoor and outdoor play. New for 2012 is the Lamb Cam – a webcam based in the Lambing Marquee that allows visitors to track th... [more]
New Pushchair Launch - Movix By Mothercare
The new complete pram and pushchair travel system, making life a little easier and a lot more stylish. Easy to use, functional and stylish, bursting with a great choice of colours, Movix provides a personalised pushchair from birth to toddler. Create the Mothercare Movix pushchair in three easy steps, choose; the base pack consisting of the chassis and carry cot (available in dark clay or vanilla); the necessity pack consisting of carry cot apron, hood, seat pad, harness pads and weathershield and the comfort pack consisting of a snug cocoon cosytoe and change bag. Personalise ... [more]
Children’s designer sale club launches new online boutiques
Designer children’s sale club, Half-Pint Chic has launched two new online boutiques for parents who want to browse the very latest fashion for their children at affordable prices. By joining the member’s only club free on www.halfpintchic.com parents can access Baby Chic and Party Chic featuring collections from international boutique brands including Simonetta, Tartine et Chocolat, Baby Graziella and Nicki Macfarlane. These two new fabulous online boutiques are dedicated to selling quality clothing year round with up to 70% off the recommended retail price, so the ‘sales’ can last year ... [more]
