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Hi, I’m Carly, and this is my corner of the internet dedicated to real parenting, thrilling family travel, health and beauty and vibrant family lifestyle. As a mum to two energetic daughters, 11 and 13, I’m passionate about their education (without being a homeschooling mum!). Our family loves to explore, from the stunning Yorkshire Dales to global adventures. Originally from Southern Africa, we’ve made the UK our beloved home and can’t wait to share our journey with you.
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25 Awesome Childhood Games We Played As Kids
It's time we taught our kids to play the childhood games we played as kids! I don’t know about you, but my mom always told us to "go and play outside". Our parents did not entertain us - I mean, do we need to be entertaining our kids all the
Should You Quit Your Job To Be A Stay-At-Home Mom? 20 Things To Consider First.
If you're considering quitting your job to be a stay-at-home mom, this article discusses the pros and cons of being a stay-at-home parent.
Girls Together: The Quiet Power of Single-Sex Learning
When people picture a single-sex school, they often imagine something old-fashioned. The reality is far more interesting. For many girls, learning alongside other girls quietly removes a set of everyday pressures they might not even be able to name. Here are six ways that environment shapes how girls think, speak
Why Spelling and Grammar Still Matter in the Age of Autocorrect
Ask a room of parents whether spelling still matters, and you'll get two very different answers. One camp shrugs: autocorrect fixes typos, predictive text finishes sentences, and grammar checkers underline anything questionable in green. The other camp winces at every "your" that should have been "you're". Both have a point.
The Case for Teaching Children to Be Team Players Early On
The start of a new term always brings a familiar mix of feelings. Fresh uniforms, sharpened pencils, and children who are half nervous, half thrilled to see their friends again. Amid the focus on reading levels and spelling lists, one skill tends to get overlooked in those first busy weeks:
The Single-Sex Education Advantage: What the Research Actually Shows
Ask ten parents about single-sex education and you'll get ten different opinions, most of them shaped by a school they went to decades ago or a headline they half-remember. The debate tends to run hot and light on evidence. So it's worth stepping back and asking a plainer question: what
For Travelling Across Borders With Your Kids, Here Is The Legal Factors You Need To Think About
Taking your kids overseas can be a practical necessity as well as something you do to introduce them to the fun of international travel. The legal aspects of crossing borders with children in tow might not feature much in your planning, but there may be a few major obstacles you
