Taking a little time to care for clothes is the only way to ensure they have a long lease of life. When we look after our favourite garments, we can ensure they last for years. Or at least until we no longer want or need them!
A beautiful quote on motherhood by Elizabeth Stone.
For me, that momentous moment happened when I held each of my children in my arms for the first time: the emotion was overwhelming, and each time my heart grew in size.
Original photograph by 55Laney69 via Flickr, edited to include the quote by Amanda Kennedy
For many parents, homework produces a battlefield of reluctance and discontent. Free from the constraints and rules of the classroom, children don't want to be pressured into completing yet more work, but deadlines have been set and teachers are expecting homework books to be handed in on time...
Of course we want our children to succeed at school - what rational parent wouldn't want their son or daughter to achieve the grades that will later land them their dream job? Yet when the task of ensuring homework is completed satisfactorily - and on time - becomes an unpleasant chore when compared with the lure of the latest videogame or playing out with friends, how can we convince our little loved ones to try their best and settle down to tackle the task?
Through Calmer, Easier, Happier Homework, Noel Janis-Norton sets out a programme for parents to help daily homework become a stress-free and enjoyable experience, one which can have lasting effects on our children's ability to learn and on our own skills as educators in the home.
As a keen supporter of my own children's education, I decided to review this book for Glamumous readers so you can get a better idea of how this programme operates, and why you may find it useful in developing your own homework tactics.
Of course we want our children to succeed at school - what rational parent wouldn't want their son or daughter to achieve the grades that will later land them their dream job? Yet when the task of ensuring homework is completed satisfactorily - and on time - becomes an unpleasant chore when compared with the lure of the latest videogame or playing out with friends, how can we convince our little loved ones to try their best and settle down to tackle the task?
Through Calmer, Easier, Happier Homework, Noel Janis-Norton sets out a programme for parents to help daily homework become a stress-free and enjoyable experience, one which can have lasting effects on our children's ability to learn and on our own skills as educators in the home.
As a keen supporter of my own children's education, I decided to review this book for Glamumous readers so you can get a better idea of how this programme operates, and why you may find it useful in developing your own homework tactics.
Children whose parents are involved in their formal education achieve higher academic success. Various studies have proved this theory, and I'm sure everyone reading this feels it's important to know how well our children fare at school.
While most parents would like to be involved in their child's education, many of us wonder how we may find the time or in what ways we could participate. We may also wonder what real benefits stem from our increased involvement to see whether it seems worth the increased pressure on our time and resources.
In this article, I hope to explain the benefits of parent involvement in school education, and how even busy working parents can contribute so their children can reap the rewards.
The Art of Manliness is an incredibly popular men's interest site which is helping to revive "the lost art of manliness". Founded and curated by Brett McKay and his wife, Kate, the site offers a refreshing alternative to mainstream men's magazines by providing quality articles which aim to help it's readers "become better husbands, better men and better fathers" by looking to the past and exploring concepts of "manliness in action".
I've been a fan and subscriber of AoM for quite some time, and it came as no surprise to me that many regular readers are women. Though the site is directed at the male species, it seems the sheer quality and interestingness of the articles presented attract the attention of us ladies too.
Which led me to wonder - are there any alternatives to The Art of Manliness for women?
Personally I'm not a great fan of celebrating Valentine's Day, at least not in the grand way it is often celebrated now with huge gifts, overly priced chocolates and ridiculously expensive trips to the restaurant (where on any other day a booking for two would cost a fraction of the price).
In my opinion, love should be expressed daily, all year round, not simply reserved for a single day each year. And there are plenty of ways to express romantic intent than buying gifts...
Despite this, I do find the history and mythology of Valentine's Day rather interesting. Call me a closet romantic if you will, but I do enjoy a nice love story and wouldn't object to my other half writing out a heartfelt verse in honour of the day.
So let's consider the history of Valentine's Day: why February 14th has traditionally become the day we send anonymous cards and reaffirm our love. Who was Saint Valentine, and how has his legend come to be celebrated so lavishly?
Like many busy mums, I often find there's barely time in the day to comb out my tangled hair, let alone paint on a full face of make-up. Weekly manicures have become a thing of the past, and at the end of the month there's barely enough left in the pot for my favourite magazine, let alone a trip to the hairdressers!
Every woman wants to feel pretty and pampered, but when time and money are of the essence, what's a mum to do?
Here are a few suggestions for cheap and easy beauty fixes to fit in with even the tightest of schedules so you can have your beauty fix without having to worry about the cost!
