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Is ‘Worldschooling’ the Future of Education? A Mum’s Guide to Raising Globally Curious Kids

Picture this: your child learning geometry by measuring the angles of the Eiffel Tower, practicing Spanish at a local market in Barcelona, or understanding marine biology while snorkeling in the Great Barrier Reef. Welcome to the world of worldschooling, a burgeoning educational movement that's capturing the imagination of adventurous families across the UK. What is Worldschooling?…

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How to Home Educate With a Baby, a Toddler and a Neurospicy 8-Year-Old (Without Crying in a Cupboard)

Trying to home educate with a toddler on your leg, a baby on your hip and a big kid mid-meltdown? This isn’t a dream routine - it’s a survival guide with heart, humour and real solutions. Let’s Set the Scene One child wants to debate the solar system. Another’s just smeared yoghurt into your bra. The…

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Tech-Free Childhood in a Neurodivergent Home: A Gentle, Realistic Guide for 2025

Tech-Free Childhood in a Neurodivergent Home: A Gentle, Realistic Guide for 2025 Screens can feel like a lifeline—and sometimes a lifeboat. If you’re parenting neurodivergent children, here’s how to explore tech-light living without shame, struggle, or sudden changes. The first time I tried to cut screens, it backfired. Tears. Shouting. A total shutdown. And that was…

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The Mellow Shelf

The Reading Revival: Making Storytime Magical Again

Remember the magic of storytime? That cosy moment when the world paused, and a tale unfolded, weaving wonder into little minds. Yet, in our fast-paced lives, this cherished ritual is fading. Let's reignite the spark and make storytime magical again. Why Storytime Matters Reading aloud isn't just about words; it's about connection. It fosters imagination, builds…

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The Quiet Corner

How I Turned My Bathroom Into a 6-Minute Sanctuary

Because I don’t have time for a retreat. But I do have time to shut the door and breathe. There’s a moment most mums know - when the day has chewed you up and the only room with a lock on the door suddenly becomes your safe haven. That’s when I realised: I didn’t need a…

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I Tried Doing Nothing After 9pm – Here’s What Changed

Not productivity. Not self-care. Just... nothing. And no, the house didn’t fall apart. At 9pm, I used to become a frantic combination of house elf, inbox manager and existential overthinker. I'd fold laundry while listening to a podcast on trauma. I'd reply to school forms at 9.48pm. I'd open Instagram “just for five minutes” and emerge…

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I Stopped Teaching My Kids in the Morning – Here’s What Happened

Turns out, not all learning needs to happen before lunch. Who knew?For years, I tried to be the mum who starts homeschool at 9am sharp. Whiteboard ready. Pencils sharpened. Children miraculously eager and dressed. Spoiler: they weren’t. I wasn’t either.Mornings in our house felt like an Olympic sport - and I was failing every heat.…

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What Is Gentle Learning? (And Why It Might Just Save Your Sanity at Home)

🌸 What Is Gentle Learning? (And Why It Might Just Save Your Sanity at Home) Home education sounds so wholesome, doesn’t it? Picture it: fresh notebooks, curious little faces, a world of discovery laid out on the kitchen table. Now... reality check: someone’s crying, someone’s colouring the cat, and someone’s Googling "is it okay if…

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What Is the Mellow Method? Why I Chose a Softer Way to Home Educate

I didn’t plan to home educate. Not at first. I didn’t set out to create a “method” or design a new philosophy. I just reached a breaking point - and then I listened to my gut. Because honestly? The pressure on kids these days is unreal. They’re expected to learn at the same pace, in the…

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The Mellow Way: Two Little Books That Might Just Save Your Sanity

For the days when you’re not sure you’re cut out for this home ed life – and for the days you’re starting fresh with wide-eyed wonder. Whether you're two years into home education or two weeks in with a very loud toddler and a half-used maths book, there will be a moment – maybe today, maybe…

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