Supporting Your Child Through Exam Period

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If your child has exams coming up and is in need of some extra support, it’s essential to provide them with the right space, tools, and guidance to help them in one of the most stressful times for children. In this guide from a nursery in Taunton, we take a look at some ways you can help your child with their exams.

Provide them with the means to study quietly

This goes beyond the essentials of having a table and chair to work with. Have a dedicated space for your child to work. If you don’t have a study area in your home then look to make a space in your living room or kitchen for your child to work in, or make a space in their bedroom to work (so long as you remove distractions!)

A quiet space means the study space should be away from loud noises, so if you have lots of children running around or the TV turned all the way up at times, then your child’s studying space should be away from these distractions so that they can focus.

Set up their space so they can get straight into studying

After dinner children probably want to jump into studying. It’s a quick and easy motivation for your child to get into the groove of when they’re meant to be revising hard for exams, and it can get them into a good routine. Ensure that all they need to do is head to their desk with their books and writing materials so that there’s minimal fuss and they can start revising straight away.

If you can, get an organiser for all of their books, or a box or drawers to place exactly where their books are by subject so that they can jump in and grab what they need before revising. This also gives them the motivation at the start of their revision session to get things done and in a timely manner.

4 Unique Polish Cities To Consider Visiting

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Poland is one of those lesser-known European destinations that people typically don’t speak about. Sure, a lot of the western European locations like Spain and France are a bit more developed and popular with tourists, but that doesn’t mean that locations such as Poland aren’t interesting or unique in their own right. So to help you out, we’ve put together a short list of four unique Polish cities that you should absolutely consider visiting when you next have a chance to go on holiday.

1. Krakow

Krakow is a city that everyone falls in love with at first sight. It’s an incredibly modern-looking city with crowded streets, fancy restaurants, unique architecture and a plethora of museums. Attractions such as the Krakow salt mines are incredibly unique and interesting places to visit because of the rich history it has. You’ll find that Krakow is full of these kinds of destinations and it’ll feel a lot like large metropolis cities that you can find all over the world. However, its architectural design and overall feel are much different, contributing to a wonderful experience that is highly recommended if you ever find yourself visiting Poland.

2. Toruń

Toruń is filled with architectural structures such as old churches, castles and towers. It’s an incredibly picturesque city that has managed to preserve its history incredibly well. We highly suggest taking a visit to Toruń if you want to see an older side of Poland away from all of the modern innovations design styles. It’s a far cry from the avant-garde styling of Krakow and creates a wonderful contrast of what Poland has to offer.

3. Zakopane

Zakopane is a famous mountain town in Poland that deserves as both a domestic and international tourist destination thanks to its snowy environment. This makes it a wonderful place to go skiing if you’re into extreme sports. You can also come here to try traditional Polish food, dance to energetic highlander music and admire the unique architecture of Zakopane.

4. Warsaw

Let’s finish our list with the capital itself; Warsaw. As the most famous and well-known city of Poland, you can expect Warsaw to be filled with unique attractions, monuments, historical sites and a lot more. Whether it’s the Royal Castle that you want to explore, exciting events to participate in or the mix of old and modern architecture, it’s certainly a city that will impress everyone that walks through it.

While travelling to Poland might be a little daunting for inexperienced travellers, it’s actually a great location to start if you want to explore more of what the continent has to offer. With vast landscapes, picturesque cities and an endless list of attractions to visit, you’ll never have a boring day when visiting Poland. If it is your first time, then we highly suggest taking a look at a Polish travel guide for more suggestions on cities to visit, highlights to take an interest in and even activities that you should absolutely try!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

I've been a little AWOL across my blog and social media and for good reason - I switched off and dedicated all my time to my family. We've also had a very busy few weeks with numerous grotto visits, a Christmas adventure, a trip to Butlins and many, many family parties and get-togethers. I've decided to end this year with a little roundup photo post of what we've been upto and to ultimately wish you all a Happy New Year! All the best for 2020!

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Updating Our Home For 2020

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If you know me or follow the blog, you will already know that five years ago we were fortunate enough to get our foot on the property ladder - buying our first family home. After the initial purchase, we spent years renovating the house, literally, from top to bottom - most rooms were stripped back to brick. It was certainly a labour of love and something which took a lot longer than anticipated. Once all the DIY was out the way it was then time to focus on the interiors and that is when the fun truly began.

Fast forward five years, 2020 is here and with the new year and a new decade comes a lot of changes in our house, both big and small - and our first change is right around the corner with an interior revamp. Out with the old, and in with the new - this is what I've been waiting for. I have my heart set on a couple of decor and furniture pieces that will really spark some joy into my life and my home - I cannot wait to get started and show you what I've been looking at.

First on my list is the Melo 2 sofa from BoConcept Scotland - can you believe this two-seater has a reclining and sleeping function too? This makes it an ideal option for when family comes to visit or for when the kids want to have a sleepover downstairs. The chic grey colour is classic, ageless, and I think the Opart plaid throw with a couple of scatter cushions would make it pop even more. It's number one on my list for good reason - I adore it.

The Philadephia coffee table is another piece that I have my heart set on - just look at it! It's practical and aesthetically pleasing with its almost geometric shapes and contrasting dimensions. It would look perfect in the same room as the Melo 2 sofa and I can just picture it in my living room right now.

Do you have any home interior ideas up your sleeve for the new year? Could you imagine these pieces in your home? Perhaps you have any interior tips you would like to share with me?

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