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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

A True Hero: The Legacy of Frances Oldham Kelsey

Frances Kathleen Oldham Kelsey was a real-life hero, though she probably never thought of herself that way. She wasn’t a firefighter or a soldier, but a scientist—a pharmacologist and physician, precisely the kind of hero the world needed. And yet, her determination and bravery saved thousands of lives. Because of

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

Reading for Children and Adults: Unlocking Lifelong Benefits

In today’s world, where screens and endless information are always just a click away, reading has never been more important. Whether through physical or digital books, reading can take us to new places, expand our views, and help us grow mentally and emotionally. From children enjoying their first favourite story

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

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

Save a Life: Teach First Aid in Schools!

Why First Aid Training is So Important – And How We Can Do Better I recently attended an in-person first aid course. I retake this course every three years and have done so for the last 17. Even so, I felt slightly nervous – could I remember how to resuscitate?

Get to Know Sana: Meal Planning!

Both me and Sam run this page, and sometimes we can seem like expressionless bots on the other side of a computer screen. In the spirit of getting to know us a little bit better, I’ve decided to do a monthly blog post about various aspects of my life. Today,