May 16Features18 Best Parks & Playgrounds in and around Edinburgh We have created a list of free parks and playgrounds recommended by parents in Edinburgh and the Lothians. Grouped by location, we have...
May 16FeaturesHow to make your child's personal space learner friendlyNumber 1 Tip: Get your children involved! Place your children at the centre of their learning and value their ideas and options about how...
Apr 28FeaturesNearly 25% of all Independent School Pupils in Scotland Receive Help With FeesOne of the ways the Scottish Council of Independent Schools (SCIS) support the Independent School sector and parents in Scotland is by...
Apr 25FeaturesScottish School Year Group Names, Ages and CurriculumIn Scotland the school year starts at the end of August and ends at the end of June, which is before English schools. This in turn means...
Apr 14FeaturesChild-friendly Eateries in EdinburghWe asked local parents for their recommendations of child-friendly restaurants and cafes in Edinburgh. All of these places provide...
Apr 4FeaturesHow To Make Reading FunQ & A with Lydia Scaltsas - Primary Tutor & Former Teacher 1. How can I encourage my P1 child’s reading in a fun, enjoyable way?...
Apr 1FeaturesFinding the right school for your childNow that parents can attend in-person school tours and open days, we look at what to consider when choosing the ‘right’ school for your...
Mar 31FeaturesExtras - On Top Of School FeesWhat costs exist on top of private school fees? Additional costs vary from school to school. And even within a school, each parent’s...
Mar 31FeaturesRecord Numbers Defer Entry to Primary SchoolBy Sarah Miller, Edinburgh Steiner School A record number of Edinburgh families with a four-year-old due to start primary school in...
Mar 30FeaturesHow to economise on children’s clothes and spare the planet‘The most sustainable product is one that already exists.’ Adam Siegel, founder of Recurate Back in September 2021, young Edinburgh mum,...
Mar 10FeaturesShould Parents Pay For Tutoring? Tutoring provides valuable one-on-one time for your child, and regular sessions also give your child an opportunity to work through...
Mar 2FeaturesNew Classroom RulesNow that pupils and staff are no longer required to wear face coverings in classrooms, the Scottish Government have admitted there is a...
Mar 2FeaturesMaking an Informed Choice of NurseryBy Dr Irene Pollock, Edinburgh Montessori Arts School and University of Glasgow Choosing childcare, whether a nursery, playgroup or...
Mar 2Features5 Childcare OptionsFIND OUT WHAT’S BEST FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILD Before deciding which form of childcare would most suit your family, it makes sense to ask...
Feb 28Features6 Ways to Make an Art Exhibition Fun for Kids By Laura Vida - former primary school teacher Ever wondered how to make an Art exhibition fun for kids? The secret is to keep them...
Feb 23FeaturesSpelling Advice for Primary Age ChildrenQ & A with Lydia Scaltsas - Primary Tutor & Former Teacher Q: I’m worried that my P1/2/3 child makes up spellings. Is this a problem?...
Feb 23FeaturesWhich book is the right book for my child?If you ever wonder why schools put so much emphasis on reading at home, it is because reading is the single most impactful literacy task...
Feb 21Features18 Ways to get a break as a new parent Make sure your partner gets regular alone time with the baby from day 1. e.g. skin on skin in the hospital while you shower/sleep. Don’t...
Feb 21FeaturesA question of trust?Dealing with inheritance for children When we hear talk about ‘trusts’ the word often conjures up thoughts of Trust Funds and...
Feb 18Features3 of The Best Annual Memberships Edinburgh and the Lothians have world class attractions that draw visitors from across the country. If you are lucky enough to have one...
Feb 11FeaturesMaking an informed choice of nurseryDr Irene Pollock Casa Montessori and University of Glasgow Choosing childcare, whether a nursery, playgroup, or childminder, can be a...
Feb 11FeaturesRollout of iPads for Edinburgh pupils gets underwayLeith Academy pupils show off their iPads. Supplied/City of Edinburgh Council The City of Edinburgh Council scheme which will see every...
Feb 11FeaturesSpatial training with blocks and puzzles could unlock the UK's mathematical potentialA sustained focus on spatial reasoning training could turn the UK into a science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)...
Jan 30Book Recommendations3 Essential Reads for PreschoolersRecommended Reading: Rainbows in Bloom: Discovering Colours with Flowers by Taylor and Michael Putnam (2021) 2+, Animals in the Sky by...