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Apologies for mum | photo by Toa Heftiba

January 15, 2024January 20, 2024 Cat Allen 6 Comments

Mind Your Manners

Manners are essential, and we react negatively when people don’t display them. As a parent, I would prefer my children to be polite and well behaved in public and in school, and save any bad behaviour for home.

Elmscot and Woodlands Day Nursery on a forest trip

childcare point of view

January 10, 2024January 17, 2024 M&D team 0 Comments Elmscot Ltd

Preparing Today’s Children for Tomorrow

Early Years professionals are calling for active outdoor play to be prioritised and more time spent in nature – particularly wild countryside – to address concerns about children’s mental health issues.

Little girl with a tablet Photo: Hal Gatewood. Unsplash

point of view psychology for parents

November 6, 2023February 10, 2024 Cat Allen 1 Comment

Generation Stress

When I grew up we were not exposed to the constant barrage of news and information that now floods our homes 24 hours a day and available to our children at the click of a remote or the swipe of a finger.

education point of view

September 27, 2023September 28, 2023 Mums&Dads 0 Comments Altrincham, Altrincham Preparatory School

Altrincham Prep: A Letter from the Chairman

All schools have a duty to make sure that their pupils have the best, broadest and most engaging experience that they can provide, says the chairman of Altrincham Preparatory School for Boys.

education point of view

September 8, 2023February 7, 2024 Sam Gibbons 0 Comments Manchester High School for Girls

Manchester High School for Girls: The role of happiness

Empowering young girls is a collective responsibility. By investing in education and promoting happiness and self-worth, we can create an environment where girls can thrive and reach their full potential.

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February 6, 2023February 9, 2023 Tony Gardiner 0 Comments

The State and The Family

In the light of a new campaign started by Princess of Wales, M&D Magazine asked Tony Gardiner, an educator, a father and a grandfather to share his thoughts about early education and parenthood.

activities point of view

December 22, 2022September 8, 2023 Cat Allen 3 Comments

Dedication, that’s what you need…

Flitting from one extracurricular activity to another doesn’t gain you solid skills, build friendships, or develop a passion. Dedication on the other hand is a skill young people will take through life, in whatever career they chose.

lifestyle point of view

November 9, 2022May 5, 2023 Elizabeth Wingert 8 Comments charity, pet care

I’m not just for Christmas…

How many times have you seen the RSPCA advert that a dog is for life and not just for Christmas? Cats are the same, the life expectancy of a cat is 20 years plus, so the cute fluffy kitten that you see on social media or better still in a rescue such as with us at Cheshire Cats Rescue will grow up!!

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September 27, 2022March 11, 2024 Simon Antwis 2 Comments bullying, choosing the school

Wellbeing and Mental Health: Questions for Schools Open Days

With many schools having their open days through the autumn, a Headteacher advises on the questions parents should be asking when visiting schools on open days and what answers they should expect.

point of view pregnancy & beyond

September 23, 2022October 27, 2022 Beth Saffer-Matthews 1 Comment

When One Becomes Two

Last autumn Beth wrote about concerns and anticipations of the imminent arrival of their second baby. Twelve months later, she shares with M&D readers her experience of having a new addition to the family.

activities point of view

September 7, 2022September 8, 2022 Cat Allen 0 Comments

We speak your language

Drama encourages us to read, scripts give us structure, a safety net, a purpose and drama class can go a long way towards helping learn a chosen foreign language.