On the JJ Barnes Blog, I discover which are the best Christmas songs to help kids sleep so I can be ready for Christmas eve and settling my VERY excited Smalls to sleep before Father Christmas arrives.
Online Games That Teach My Children About Healthy Eating
On the JJ Barnes Blog, I check out some online games that teach my children about healthy eating so I can make nutrition accessible and interesting! Teaching Children About Healthy Food I’m always interested in ways to teach my children about healthy eating habits, but it can be tough to get them excited about eating …
Lunch Box Foods That Help Children Focus
On the JJ Barnes Blog, I check out top tips from nutrition experts for lunch box foods that help children focus so I can give my kids the best education possible. Back To School It’s September, which means it’s back to school. While there’s many things that are advantageous about my children being out of …
How I’m Using Games To Teach My Children About Money
On the JJ Barnes Blog, I share my experiences of using games to teach my children about money, and why I think financial education is important for kids. Teaching Children About Money I’m always been on the lookout for creative and engaging ways to teach my children about the things I’m not personally an expert …
How To Entertain Children On Rainy Days In The Summer Holidays
On the JJ Barnes Blog, I check out different ways to entertain children on rainy days in the summer holidays. Rainy Days Of Summer We are entering the six weeks summer holidays during one of the rainiest most miserable Julys I can remember. Our plans of beach trips, BBQs in the garden, dog walks and …
Encouraging My Children With Their Creative Passions
On the JJ Barnes Blog, I share my experiences of being creative parents raising creative children, and how we are trying to encourage and support their creative passions. Creative Parents When Jon and I met in November 2014, one of the first things we bonded over was our love of creativity. He is a passionate …
Ten Tips For How To Help Children Taking The 11+ Exam
On the JJ Barnes Blog, I check out ten tips for how to help children taking the the 11+ exam from education experts. My oldest daughter and step son are in year five, and scary as this feels (they’re growing up so fast!!) it’s time to start thinking about their secondary education. There are some …
