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Self-care is important for our mental health and wellbeing plus our body. Taking time for self-care to look after our mental health, relax and destress, have a good skincare routine, have a healthy and balanced diet and exercising is all brilliant and helps to improve mental and physical health and wellbeing. It is also important to take time to give our hair some tlc.

Participating in hair care that goes above and beyond a simple, standard shampoo and condition will give your hair extra tlc so that it is healthy from scalp to tips. Not only is giving your hair some tender loving care at home with self-care great for making your hair healthier and looking good but it is also therapeutic and confidence boosting for added positive mental health and wellbeing.

Encouraging Your Child to Open Up About School

For parents, understanding their child's day at school can often feel like navigating a maze with hidden passages. The desire to connect and support our children in their academic and social lives is universal, yet extracting details about their school experiences sometimes feels like pulling teeth. 

So, how can parents foster an environment where their children feel comfortable opening up about their school days? Here are some helpful strategies to encourage your child to share.

Tips for Boosting Your Child's Self-Esteem

As parents, we all want our children to grow up feeling confident, capable, and self-assured. Building a strong foundation of self-esteem is crucial for their emotional well-being and success in various aspects of life. 

While it's natural for children to experience moments of doubt or insecurity, there are several proactive steps parents can take to nurture and boost their child's self-esteem. Here are some valuable tips to help empower your child and foster a positive sense of self-worth.

Helping Your Child Transition from Prep to Senior School

The change from prep school to senior school can feel daunting for a lot of children, but there are ways to manage their mood before the big day. Help your child feel more comfortable heading into the next stage of their studies with these top tips.

5 Signs Your Child is Unhappy at School

There could be a host of reasons why your child is struggling in school, but it could also be because they are unhappy. It’s important to look into what your child is upset about, and how to take action. Here are some signs your child isn’t happy at school.

The importance of pastoral care in schools

Pastoral care. It isn’t a term that’s commonly known but plays a big role within schools for the health and wellbeing of a student. Essentially, it is a provision given by teachers to help form a strong foundation for learning. It helps with both personal development as well as academic progress of an individual. Want to find out more? Here is some advice from a prep school in Belgravia on the importance of pastoral care in schools. 

The benefits of journaling for children

Journaling is actually one of the most valuable tools a parent has in order to help their child’s writing skills excel. Given that a journal may be used to record thoughts, events and feelings, it is not to be confused with a diary which allows a different approach to writing. Journals can actually be used to track specific areas of interest with the writer logging in regular entries on the topic. Want to know why it’s worth trying? Here are some tips from a private college in Wiltshire on the benefits of journaling for children.

Valentine’s Day Self Date Night In

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Disclaimer: the most important relationship you’ll ever have is the one with yourself. Whether you’re looking to embrace your own inner connection, lean into more self-love or simply enjoy a Netflix and Chill evening alone, here’s the top ways to spend a Valentine’s Day Self Date Night…

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Encourage kids to get active & play outdoors with these top products

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As we embrace sunnier days and get out and about once again, the kids are loving playing outdoors. 

Outdoor play is not only fun for kids but it is vital to physical health, emotional wellbeing, independence, enabling all five senses to run wild, mental health and social interaction. 

To make playtime fun and encourage the kids to get moving here are a few of our favourite outdoor toys perfect for active play in the sun this summer.

Helping Your Child Develop their Social Skills

Well-developed social skills will benefit your child throughout their life. These skills will help to boost your child’s confidence, allow them to form friendships and can even help them to succeed in their chosen career.

Some children are naturally very sociable, however many children need parental support in order to build these invaluable skills. Here is some advice from an Independent School in Shepperton on how to help your child develop their social skills…

5 Tips To Relieve Stress And Anxiety Over A Dental Appointment

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New Restriction Effects for PT

November 2020 is officially the month of the second national lockdown in England in the UK, and those who felt the effects of the larger lockdown months may be feeling the strain and thinking of the effects on their physical wellbeing again.

Whilst some gyms have faced closures under the new month long restrictions, the good news is that outside activities are still permitted which is a big difference to the previous lockdown. Without limiting our form of exercise to one per day, we have the opportunity to continue our physical exercise without confinement to the house.

But how can you make up for the loss of the gym and household mixing putting a dampener on a personal trainer coming to your home?

How to Raise an Optimistic Child

Optimism is important because it allows us to overcome challenges in a healthy way, take risks and try new things, including meeting new people. It allows us to see the good in the world and look forward to the future. Raising an optimistic child is easier said than done, but with the right attitude you can make it happen. Here’s some advice from a private school in Middlesex.

Small Changes That Last Forever: Supercharging Your Mindset to Be a Better Parent and Person

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If we want to have a better life, we have to to work towards it. But this doesn't necessarily mean undergoing trial and tribulation. In fact, it can be a lot closer to home than you think. It can be about being kinder to yourself in certain ways and giving yourself a pass, especially when you think you need to be earning more money or you aren't functioning as the best parent in your opinion. This is where we need to supercharge our mindset. If we change our mindset, we can change our lives which has a positive impact on everyone around us as well. How can we start to supercharge our lives in this respect?

How to Raise a Confident Child

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Confidence is an attractive quality that can help a person achieve their goals, overcome challenges, and build meaningful relationships. With that said, what parent doesn’t want their child to grow up to be a confident individual? Fortunately, there are plenty of ways you can help give your child little self-esteem boosts here and there, and also things you can avoid so that you don’t have the opposite effect. Here’s some advice from an independent pre-prep school in London.

How to be kinder to yourself

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There’s a very important question to ask yourself from time to time, and your answer to it can be very illuminating. The question is, if someone else were to treat you in the way you treat yourself, would you be that person’s friend? If yes, then you likely have a somewhat healthy amount of self-esteem, or you feel accomplished during your daily tasks, or you’re grateful for where you are in life.

City of London event to help launch male suicide-prevention drive in the capital

Lions Barber Collective and City of London Corporation team up ahead of World Mental Health Day 2019

The Lions Barber Collective charity and the City of London Corporation are teaming up to host an event on Monday October 7 to celebrate the emerging role of barbers in mental health and suicide prevention.

Time off

I've never really been religious when it comes to blogging and social media. I've always had the attitude of its my blog and I will write when and if I want to.

Recently I have been more quite than usual. It was never a conscious decision to have a set amount of time off apart from a few days over Christmas but those few days have turned into a few weeks and I have felt better for it.

With a few birthdays of loved ones in December, Christmas and my anniversary with my beloved I wanted to take time off from blog work to enjoy time with loved ones and cherish the moments without having pressure of blog work floating in my thoughts when trying to make the most of the time.

A family law solicitor's guide to self-care during divorce

When you go through a divorce, it becomes easy to spread yourself too thin and forget about yourself. If you’re wondering about your kids, your ex, your parents, your friends, your work, or really anyone who isn’t you, then it’s time to stop. When you start looking after yourself, looking after other people won’t be an effort anymore. It will happen naturally and be more genuine, leaving everyone with more energy and positive feelings at the end of it.

As divorce lawyers in London, we see countless men and women come through our doors who are harried, stressed and emotionally exhausted. Living in London is stressful enough, without the ultimate stress and emotional hardship of a divorce. You may wonder how we’re qualified to advise people about what to do right, when we make our living from what’s gone wrong, but the reality is we see how many people aren’t taking care of themselves. Divorce solicitors in London have countless experiences of dealing with distressed individuals, and we’re experts in keeping a calm and professional demeanor while encouraging self-care.

This has such a knock-on aspect on every area of their life, leading to less rational decision making, further breakdown in relationships and a tougher time for the kids — as well as just being unhealthy for you. It’s time to take charge and take care of yourself. Here’s our advice for how — and why — to go about self-care during your divorce.