What Children Eat is Linked to Academic Achievements in Later Years

Before you let your pre-schooler eat that lolly or chip, consider that many studies have found a link between children’s diet and academic performance. Most have found that high academic achievement is related to a healthy diet low in energy dense, nutrient poor food.

This means that snacks, fast food and sugary drinks should be limited if children are to do well in school. Instead, children should be encouraged to eat more healthy foods such as fruit and vegetables.

How to Make a Vision Journal with Kids

Teach your children to dream big! Having a vision is a productive habit to have for dreaming big and creating a vision board or journal is a fun way to do this. 

When it comes to journaling, kids are usually put off it by all the writing that they need to do. However, with a vision journal children get to rip pages, cut and paste, and decorate - there's not much writing involved. Think of it as a craft activity that will appeal to children of all ages.

Hobbies: Kid's Interests to Conquer Boredom

I recently had this conversation with a group of mothers. They were asking what activities and places they could take their children to during the holidays. They were worried that their children would get bored. They wanted somewhere cheap or free as they didn't want to spend too much ever day. I thought about my own childhood and then my children's and was puzzling over these mum's need to fill their kid's days up with activities. So I suggested "Hobbies".