Practical Advice for soon-to-be parents who have disabilities
Embracing parenthood is a journey filled with remarkable moments, yet it also brings forth unique challenges, particularly for...
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Frances Mackay
Frances Mackay is a teacher, educational writer and children's author.
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- Aug 11
- 3 min
5 Home Activities to Keep Your Kids Entertained & Educated
Being a parent is never easy, especially when you work from home. It’s hard to keep your little one entertained while ensuring they’re...
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francesmackay02
- Jun 12
- 3 min
10 Reasons to Read to Older Kids
This is an interesting article written by Regan McMahon, editor and journalist, about the value of reading to older kids. Every parent...
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francesmackay02
- May 9
- 4 min
20 reasons why kids love dinosaurs
The third Tuesday in May is International Dinosaur Day, but it is also celebrated on June 1st. Why are kids so fascinated with dinosaurs?...
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francesmackay02
- Apr 6
- 3 min
How To Teach Kids About Money
This information has been kindly supplied for my blog by annunity.org and you can read the full post by clicking the link at the end of...
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francesmackay02
- Mar 4
- 5 min
15 Fun Counting Picture Books
Here are my favourite counting picture books for young kids, together with their Amazon links. I've even added my own counting book at...
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francesmackay02
- Jan 26
- 2 min
Tips for teaching kids to count
Start with small numbers: Begin by teaching your child to count from 1 to 10. Once they have mastered this, gradually increase the...
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francesmackay02
- Dec 8, 2022
- 4 min
Kids' books with a baby as the main character
There are lots of books written about babies but not many of them have a baby as the main character of the story. You have to hunt quite...
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francesmackay02
- Oct 13, 2022
- 2 min
Using picture books with older children
How to choose a picture book for older children: 1. Explore the book before reading it to make sure it has content that may lead to...
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francesmackay02
- Sep 16, 2022
- 2 min
How to motivate reluctant readers
There are different reasons why a child may not want to read: 1. They haven’t found books that suit their interests 2. They can...
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francesmackay02
- Sep 7, 2022
- 1 min
What are the benefits of reading to your child at bedtime?
· It promotes bonding between you and your child. It’s a special time where you can cosy up and spend uninterrupted (hopefully!)...
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francesmackay02
- Aug 7, 2022
- 3 min
Questions you can ask when sharing a picture book with your child
These questions are only suggestions - to give you an idea of the types of things you could talk about when sharing a picture book with...
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francesmackay02
- Jul 20, 2022
- 2 min
Why Funny Books Are Good For Kids
Why Funny Books Are Good For Kids
What kind of books do kids love the most? Funny ones, of course!
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francesmackay02
- Jul 18, 2022
- 2 min
Benefits of Picture Books for Older Kids
Many parents think that picture books are only for very young children. But picture books have much to offer children of all ages. Here...
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francesmackay02
- Jul 18, 2022
- 1 min
What Kind of Books Should I Choose for a Baby?
1. Tough books that can be chewed and tossed around are a good choice! Board, vinyl and cloth books are perfect for beginner books. 2....
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