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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

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

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

Learning Independently: How to Help Your Child Thrive

In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing world, this generation faces an incredibly competitive job market due to globalisation, automation, artificial intelligence, and the uncertainty surrounding Brexit. We need to help our children become the best they can be, and the ability to embrace learning independently is one of the most valuable

The Laundry Fairy

How Does the Laundry Basket Fill Up So Quickly? I spend all of Saturday washing piles and piles of laundry, determined to reach the bottom of the basket. By the evening, I can finally declare victory—it was most definitely empty. Then comes Sunday. I head to the basket to toss