Articles Tagged: confidence
The trouble with maths
Maths. How does that word make you feel? Do you squirm when you remember how you struggled with simultaneous equations at school, do you reach for the calculator the moment you have to find a percentage, and does your child’s maths homework leave you feeling totally inadequate? If so, you are not alone.
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Why September is the new January for mums
September is the perfect time for new starts. The school year begins, you've survived six weeks of school holidays, and it's a great time for fulfilling some of your own ambitions or making some lifestyle changes: a course, a new job, or just finding some much needed "you time".
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My teenaged son has few friends. What can I do to help him?
My son is 13 and in Year 8 at secondary school and although he is doing well academically, he has made few new friends compared to other children. I am worried that he is lonely. What can I do to help him?
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Private tutoring: Is it worth it?
The number of children getting extra support from a private tutor out of school – whether in order to pass national ...
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Surviving Teenagers or What can you teach them about confidence?
The Apprentice finished in December, but memories of Stuart Baggs (The Brand) linger on. This was a 21-year-old astonishingly ...
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Ask Joanne: How can I build confidence in my ten-year-old?
What's your biggest challenge when it comes to family life? Send your questions and dilemmas to experienced life coach ...
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