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Plus Size Girls: Tips For Wearing A Short Dress
While this year’s prom has come and gone, the well-prepared girl is always planning ahead and if you are a plus sizer and want to go short with your look, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we offer a few tips from the pros on how to carry off that short dress look at the prom. Dress Length – Whether above or below the knee, the length of your dress should be one that you’re comfortable with. It might be calf-length that suits you best, or just above the knee. V-Neck Beats Round Neck – Wearing a V-neck gives you a slightly longer look and there are…
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The Benefits Of The Arts In Schools
Art forms the biggest part of our culture and our identity. While it is often side-lined by parents, art can be incredibly fulfilling for children and their development. New brain research points towards increased social development and self-worth from engagement. We have paired up with a performing arts school in Barnet to share the benefits of art in schools. Confidence Art can be very therapeutic for children, exercising mindfulness and reducing anxiety. It gives children skills to work on with an aspiration of being able to create something succinct and beautiful one day. As your child progresses, so will their self-esteem and it will help them to build essential social…
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How To Boost Your Child’s Creativity
Creativity is the essential skill needed for problem-solving, critical thinking and many other vital life skills. In fact, 9 of the top 10 skills used by global executives are associated with creativity. Despite the myths, creativity isn’t something that we’re born with and there are many ways that we can increase our creativity. We have partnered with a private school in Enfield to share advice on how to boost your child’s creativity. Create a Lego City As simple as they are, Lego bricks can encourage your child to think creatively to create unique sculptures and everyday items. At the same time, they allow your child to exercise their problem-solving skills…
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The Benefits Of Community Involvement For Children
Community involvement and volunteering can contribute to leading a happier life. It can help your child to become a well-rounded and integrated member of society along with the other benefits it has to bring. We have partnered with a prep school in Cambridge to share more on the benefits of community involvement for children. Belonging A sense of belonging and connection to a place in the world can give children a sense of security and identity. This is often associated with increased academic achievement through increased self-confidence. It can also reduce the confusion felt in teenage years when trying to find where you belong. Humility Helping others out and being…
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How To Teach Your Child Problem-Solving Skills
Problem-solving skills can allow your child to develop independence and teach them how to overcome adversity by knowing how to think pragmatically and creatively. We have partnered with a private school in Kent to share tips on how to teach your child problem-solving skills. Having a clear plan of what to do when faced with a problem can help them to solve problems for themselves without feeling overwhelmed. This can be broken down into 5 steps for effective problem-solving. Know What the Problem Is To even consider how to solve a problem, you need to know exactly what you’re up against. This can be done by creating a problem statement.…
