A teen’s self-esteem depends on having a positive body image. Teenagers are frequently under enormous pressure to conform to stringent, unrealistic, and destructive ideals of attractiveness, body build, weight, and shape. The pursuit of a “perfect” body or appearance can…
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For some parents, working from home while caring for a newborn or small child is the best option for balancing their job and family life. To keep yourself productive and happy, there are certain things to bear in mind if…
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Parenthood is one of the biggest changes that you’ll experience in your life. Your responsibilities shift because you suddenly have to completely prioritise someone else’s needs and wellbeing over your own. Of course, this can be difficult to manage. But…
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This time last year, I thought I was being so clever. On a daily basis, I was having to untangle my son’s headphone cable (I have no clue what he did with them but they were completely tangled and knotted)….
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When I was young, we used to visit the nearest seaside town and one of my favourite amusement arcade games was whack-a-mole. You know the game, you have a large hammer and a series of holes. Every time a mole…
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While it should be remembered that children and children should be treated as such, it’s never too early to prepare them for adult life. Life as an adult is hard, and seldom does anyone teach you that. For the most…
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Whether it’s the death of a grandparent or the loss of someone or something important in their lives, kids experience grief just like the rest of us. However, we often discount or minimise the grief of children, perhaps because it’s…
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Never have I ever is one of my favourite ‘games’ to play with my language students. Once they stop panicking that I might be asking them the sort of questions that they might usually ask in the regular drinking game…
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Juggling. That is how I would describe my life since the beginning of September. Or maybe plate spinning. Everything is happening, usually at full speed and I am just about keeping those plates spinning and those balls in the air…
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Hello and welcome to my blog. I'm Nikki, mum of four, wife, teacher, writer and drinker of many cups of tea. This blog is pretty much anything that pops into my head, an eclectic mix of family life and lots more. Grab a cuppa and have a read.
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