Worrying about the future of your teen
Worrying about your children is part and parcel of parenthood. It is natural to worry about your child – even more so about your teenager’s future. To worry continuously and…
The impact of classroom aesthetics
Our aesthetic environment – in everyday life – affects our decisions, emotional responses and the way we feel about ourselves and other people. The way our learners feel in the…
Why is attention to detail so important?
A famous quote goes like this: “It is attention in the detail that makes the difference between average and stunning.” This quote leads to the rhetorical question: Who wouldn’t like…
Revision – Don’t let exam stress lead to a mess!
You don’t need to be reminded – exam-time is a stressful thing for both you as a parent and the teenager(s) in your household. Especially when it’s end-of-year exams, high…
How to help your teenager to be self-confident
Being a teenager is a tough business, often underestimated by parents. The teenage years are filled with change on many levels – teenagers have to deal with changes in their…
Secrets to surviving as a teacher
It is doubtful whether there is a teacher out there who hasn’t seen the 1989 drama movie, Dead Poets Society. If you haven’t (make a plan!), this sets the scene,…
Tips from ‘Been there, done that’ parents
You’ve probably lost count of how many times you’ve heard, as a parent, “Treasure every moment because they grow up so fast”. As a parent of teenagers, you have probably…
How to make homework ‘less work’
Bet you have not heard of Parkinson’s Law! You might have heard of the concept though. According to Parkinson’s Law, “Work expands to fill the time allotted.” What does it…
