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June 29, 2021 Mums&Dads 0 Comments life under lockdown

Q&A Time with Local GP

The mental health of children has long been on the agenda for the education and health sectors – even more so in recent times. A GP from Cheshire advises on how to minimise stress for kids during the pandemic.

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April 1, 2021 Laura Clark 3 Comments life under lockdown

Life after Lockdown: freedom, fear, and sanitising stations

Covid-19, lockdowns and restrictions have had a far-reaching impact on how we function, as both individuals and family units. Now it is time to think about our approach when restrictions begin to ease.

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January 15, 2021 Dr Amanda Gummer 4 Comments indoor activities, learning activities, life under lockdown

Educational Activities with Items You Always Have at Home

While stuck at home during lockdown3.0, try these fun activities, which can be done using everyday household items. From maths to English, these are easy ways to do home-schooling without breaking the bank.

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January 8, 2021 Sara Murawa 53 Comments homeschooling, life under lockdown

Home-schooling tips

Now that we are all firmly back into the third lockdown, with kitchen tables once again acting as desks for parents and children alike, here are some tips on how to make the best of home-schooling.

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January 6, 2021 Mums&Dads 0 Comments life under lockdown, Tatton Park

Tatton’s Parkland Remains Open for Local Outdoor Exercise under New National Lockdown

Following the latest Government national lockdown announcement, Tatton Park’s public outdoor places, including the Parkland and Playground, can safely remain open for local outdoor exercise under new government regulations.

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December 3, 2020 Peter Matthews 2 Comments Christmas, dads' stories, life under lockdown

Different Doesn’t Mean Worse. It Just Means Different.

Instead of all shelling out for Covid-safe Christmas activities, let’s take the festivities back to their roots and celebrate what we can do together, not mourn what we cannot. Here are some ideas…

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October 23, 2020 Mums&Dads 14 Comments indoor activities, life "new normal", life under lockdown

Half Term Survival Guide for Parents

Talk to your children about any worries or anxieties they have and involve them in plans that you make. Here are some tips for having family fun this half term, Halloween, Bonfire Night, and beyond.

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July 15, 2020 Mums&Dads 10 Comments books, life under lockdown

Lockdown Story: A Rainbow Unicorn lands in Rainy Manchester

A south Manchester mother and daughter have published a lockdown story book which celebrates their community. All profits from sales of the book will go to the NHS, Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital and Young Minds.

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June 27, 2020 M&D team 0 Comments life under lockdown, teaching children about money

Children are coming out of lockdown quids-in

During the lockdown 78% of parents are generously rewarding their kids for individual chores and some children earning up to £20 for vacuuming, loading the dishwasher or even doing their homework.

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June 9, 2020 Georgia Smith 4 Comments divorce, life under lockdown

Lockdown is easing. Are you still being prevented from seeing your children?

With lockdown easing separated parents who have previously been prevented from seeing their child will now understandably start questioning whether the “usual” child arrangements can resume.

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June 5, 2020 Anyonita Green 0 Comments life under lockdown, Montessori

Covid-19 Homeschooling Experience: Survive with 3 Montessori Principles

The quarantine experience was a teaching moment for the whole family. I learned that I need to follow children’s lead when educating them, practice self-forgiveness and ask for support when I need it.