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It’s here! For schools, from Nicola Morgan
In the ideal world, I’d have launched this before schools started but who is living in an ideal world right now? Quite. My website designer
Update for schools – and a video giveaway
Schools – the students and the adults who work in them – have been much on my mind. I can’t imagine it’s been much of
Work (well) from home
I’ve worked from home since 1987 when my first daughter was born. I’ve worked from home through the years of babies and small children and
Announcing the winners!
Sorry it’s taken to long to announce the winners of my Antiviral Writing Competition but I was the victim of the competition’s success – nearly
NEW Stress Well for Schools – special summer offer
I recently updated the popular Stress Well for Schools and I’m now relaunching it with an exciting offer: buy Stress Well for Schools by July
When the virus kills kindness
Although there are many acts of kindness, generosity and empathy during difficult times, there will also be many extra acts of nastiness, anger, hatred or
How strong is your empathy? #ReadForEmpathy
Tomorrow is Empathy Day. Most of us like to think of ourselves as empathetic. But is our empathy is as strong as we think? Are
Why do you read?
I often ask this question when I go into schools to talk about the point of reading for pleasure. Recently, the Learning Resource Manager (librarian)
Screens and lockdown
The comments under the recent post about how to deal with screen addiction/over-use raised an interesting point which has come up in conversation a few
Free stuff for families – updated version
I’ve been creating and updating a list of UK children’s authors offering (free) stuff online for families during COVID19. The 3rd version of this list,
Conquering screen addiction (+ a book giveaway)
I’m usually good at replying to emails quickly (unless I choose not to reply at all, which happens when I get glareworthy requests that don’t
Blame all our brains – or just respect them
Interesting question to me from a parent on Twitter. I don’t know her name but let’s call her Ann. She’s given me permission to answer