It is coming up to a year since the death of Queen Elizabeth II, and no doubt her anniversary will be marked both publicly and privately. We will recall the solemn vow she made to dedicate her whole life “whether it be long or short”...
What do you want to be when you grow up? It's a question adults sometimes ask young children, though probably not one to which we expect a considered answer. But the answers they give do tell us something about the roles or qualities that children...
The word 'resilience' is heard a lot in educational circles these days, more so since the pandemic, when concern about children's emotional wellbeing and mental health has been put under the spotlight. We all want our children to thrive, both at home and at school,...
One minute you're mulling over baby names for your child, the next you're picking out their first school. Parenthood has a way of creeping up on you with milestones at every turn, and none is more significant than your child’s first day at primary school. Whether...
A baptism is one of the most joyous events to look forward to in your child’s early life. It’s also the first of several sacraments as a Catholic, and quite possibly one of the most important. Not only does a baptism lay the foundation for...
The Christmas adverts are out, the high-street is pumping out festive tunes, and letters to Santa are being penned. With Christmas edging ever closer, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement and excess that the festive season brings. But amongst all the chaos...
Children by nature are inquisitive creatures. They yearn to understand the world around them, which includes themes of life and death. From as young as three or four it’s common for children to start asking about death, although it’s not until they reach school age (between 5 and...
Every Day Ways to Introduce Your Child to Christ When it comes to raising catholic children, there’s many ways to introduce Christ into their lives with ease. If you’re wondering how to explain Jesus Christ, or when to teach your child about God bible verses, look...
Apparently there is a television show on Netflix called Sex Education. According to the BBC, it was reportedly watched by 40 million households in the first few weeks. I haven't seen it and do not intend to, but the hype surrounding it is indicative of...
As an educationalist, I agree with the old maxim “Let kids be kids.” That’s why I have major concerns over the new Relationships and Sex Education curriculum (RSE). It’s beyond me why a Conservative government is pushing this authoritarian approach. The rights and responsibilities of parents...
