Lots of parents are a little apprehensive when it comes to helping their children with science, especially those who did not pursue a career in that industry and have little understanding of it themselves. You may even be wondering how to encourage your child to find an interest in science in the first place, let alone how to help them perform well in it. A boys’ prep school in Sevenoaks have the following advice. There are plenty of career opportunities in science-related subjects, so there’s no wonder that many parents are hoping to nurture a love of this subject within their children from a young age. But how can this…

Nowadays everything is so fast paced. This is most likely because of modern technology, which undeniably makes life easier for us in many ways but can also have lots of negative impacts. Mindfulness is something that will benefit all of us in this sort of environment. With that in mind, it is worth exploring mindfulness with your children. Essentially, mindfulness is the act of paying more attention to what’s going on in the present moment, both in our heads and in the world around us. There are many arguments that state that mindful people are far happier than those who aren’t because they don’t dwell on the past or worry…

As any parent will know, the morning routine is not always smooth sailing and sometimes it can be hard work to get your children out the door on time for school.  Fortunately, with some changes in your habits as a family, there are ways to speed up the process and make it easier on everyone. Here are some tips from an independent boys’ school. You’ve probably heard this one a few times: pack your bags the night before! This applies to both yourself and your children. Getting organised the night before means there shouldn’t be any last minute rushing in the morning. Make sure that all homework is complete, letters are…

Shopping. Whether it is a passion or a necessary evil, it is something that we all have to do. Food, clothing, our homes, our holidays, toys for the kids, plants for the garden, presents for birthdays, toiletries and beauty products, the list of things that we have to buy, just in the course of one week, is astounding. And that is why we have to look at where we can get the best deals and make the best savings. For many people, most of our shopping is now done online. We can order items for next day delivery, with some stores even trying out a 90 minute service which makes…

Mention the word ‘hemp’ and you might think of 1960’s hippy types in rather questionable clothing. But hemp Hemp seed oil is actually known as ‘nature’s most perfectly balanced oil’ since it is formed of all 21 amino acids which are present in the ideal ratio for absorbing into the body. It is also extremely rich in Omega-3 and Omega-6 essential fatty acids which are key components for maintaining healthy skin and plumping tired, dry skin. All of which makes it a great basis for a moisturising skin cream, especially one for ageing skin, and problem skin. We all know we can help what nature gave us, with facials, lip fillers,…