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Introducing: Dynamic, Daring and Dazzling Divergents!

Today, 2nd April 2025, is World Autism Day, and all United Nations members globally recognise it. Nations everywhere come together to recognise the suffering those with autism endure and celebrate their unique contributions and achievements. Originally, the United Nations created World Autism Day to “highlight the need to help improve

Nutrition and Ultra-Processed Foods: A Mother’s Perspective

As a mother, I often find myself reflecting on the choices I make for my family, especially when it comes to nutrition and food. A recent article in the Daily Mail truly reignited my concerns about ultra-processed foods (UPFs). The piece painted a worrying picture. These foods are pervasive in

Maths Made Delicious

How Baking Can Help Children Love Numbers Why is it that children either love maths or treat it like the villain in a superhero movie? It’s either “Yay, algebra is great!” or “Why does maths even exist? I’m never using this after school!” For the children who enjoy it, maths

Identity, Tradition and Change: A Reflection on ‘Things Fall Apart’

Identity in Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart is a defining theme that shapes both individual characters and the broader narrative. Achebe’s novel, first published in 1958, vividly portrays pre-colonial Igbo society and the seismic shifts brought by European colonisation. It explores identity, tradition, and resilience in the face of cultural

Motherhood: Essential Rules for Life

Becoming a mum means you’ll eventually stumble across Mumsnet or Netmums—probably both. They’re where we all end up when we’re Googling everything from “baby won’t sleep” to “what’s that rash?” Netmums feels like a friendly, supportive hug, while Mumsnet is a bit more direct and opinionated, but both are packed

Cosy Learning This Winter

January and February—the frosty, grey months when it feels like winter will never end. The winds howl, the skies remain stubbornly cloudy, and sometimes, it seems like we’ll never see that orange ball in the sky again! Fear not, fellow winter warriors, because I’ve got a handful of tips to

Libraries: Use Them Or Lose Them!

The Vital Role of Local Libraries: Use them or lose them! Living in Kent, we are fortunate to have access to a wide range of local libraries that offer much more than just books. From Dartford Library, our nearest hub, to smaller branches like Fleetdown and Greenhithe Library, these community

New Year, New Me

Or Maybe Just a Shinier Version of the Same Old Me! When Big Ben rings in the New Year, all of London will let out a collective “phew.” Goodbye, old year; hello, shiny new one! It’s that magical moment where the air feels electric with possibility—and let’s be honest, the

Me and My Christmas Traditions

Ah, Christmas – that magical time of year when everything feels a little brighter, the food smells a little sweeter, and everyone gets a bit more festive. I’ve spoken quite a bit about Christmas. How can I not? It seems to dominate an entire quarter of the year! November is

Flu Season!!

The Flu Season Has Arrived Again The season has changed, bringing much colder weather, and with it, the inevitable arrival of flu season. It’s that time of year when we start thinking about how to protect ourselves and our families from the flu and other illnesses. I received an email