Learning work for your kids

“If English, maths, science, projects and so on aren’t going well, take a break and start to help their brains develop in other ways. Going out for walks, you could count the trees together. Ask them to go and find five things that are red, four things that are shiny, etc. It’s another way to learn.

“Put the subtitles on the TV and get them to read them. And a lot of recent children’s films are brilliant for providing opportunities to talk about feelings. Exercise is key too – a bit of Joe Wicks is great for kids.

“Keep in mind that parents are not teachers and have a bit of self compassion. Kids are designed to push their parents’ buttons and you’ll feel frustrated at times, so if that happens take a break – and then try again.”