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What Social Skills Really Matter In School?
When we think of school success, academic achievement often takes centre stage. Grades, test scores, and coursework. But there’s another, equally important layer that can shape a student’s experience and future: social skills. These are the invisible tools that help students build friendships, collaborate with others, navigate challenges, and become emotionally intelligent individuals. So, which social skills really matter in school, and why? Empathy: The Foundation of Connection Empathy, the ability to understand and share the feelings of others, is a cornerstone of meaningful social interaction. In school, empathetic students are more likely to show kindness, support peers, and reduce conflict in group settings. Why it matters: Encourages inclusive behaviour…
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When To Worry: Spotting Signs Of Anxiety In Children
Children experience a wide range of emotions as they grow, excitement, fear, nervousness, joy. It’s perfectly normal for them to feel worried before a test or shy around new people. But when those worries become frequent, intense, or begin to interfere with daily life, they may signal childhood anxiety. Anxiety is one of the most common mental health conditions in young people. Yet, because its symptoms can be subtle—or mistaken for typical developmental behaviours—it often goes unnoticed. Understanding when to be concerned and how to support your child is key to helping them thrive emotionally and mentally. I have teamed up with a private school in Staffordshire to share more…
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Hot Girl Summer Starts Here: TikTok’s Cutest Wholesale Bikinis You’ll Obsess Over
Let’s be real—if there’s one place to spot what’s actually trending, it’s TikTok. And this summer, the app is basically a runway of glowing tans, sun-drenched beach days, and (you guessed it) seriously cute bikinis. If you’re looking to upgrade your boutique’s swimwear game, welcome to your new obsession: wholesale bikinis. Luckily, we did the scrolling so you don’t have to. Here are the viral bikini styles popping off on TikTok—and yes, you can totally find them wholesale. Metallic Everything If it sparkles, it sells. This summer, TikTok influencers are obsessed with shimmery bikinis in gold, silver, and holographic shades that catch the sun just right. Pair it with a…
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Jasmine Harman At Cotton Traders
We are now deep in the midst of Summer, and, so far, it has been a bit of a scorcher, so who best to help us choose key pieces for our wardrobe than Jasmine Harman. The presenter of Channel 4’s flagship programme ‘A Place in the Sun’ worked with one of my fave brands Cotton Traders last Summer, collating the perfect holiday collection. This year, she is back, choosing pieces that will work in your wardrobe, for a vacation, or a staycation. I have been test driving a few of my personal faves, and have to say, I salute Jasmine’s choices. Pull On Crinkle Maxi Skirt The main thing about…
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Wheelock Hall Farm Revisited
A few years ago we visited Wheelock Hall Farm, a lovely, family friendly farm, play area and farm shop in Sandbach. We had a lovely time and the review I published after this proved to be very popular (you can read it here.) Lat month, we made our first visit since 2021, and was surprised at how much the site had grown since the initial trip. With this in mind, I thought that I would give an update post, so here it is! Wheelock Hall Farm is based in Sandbach, and consists of a farm, a farm shop, a lovely, now extended tea room/cafe, and a large play area that…
