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As we rush towards the first mid-term break of the school year, we are all starting to slow down and crave the break from our busy school routines. \u00a0We’ve all overslept at least 3 times and the walk up to school has become more of a drag up, rather than the run up of the first couple of weeks. How are you feeling? Ready for the break as well?<\/p>\n

\"Learning<\/p>\n

Reflecting on Back to School Resolutions<\/h2>\n

The time has come now to reflect on the Back to school Resolutions<\/a> that I set myself back at the beginning of September. Was it really such a good idea to set resolutions in September, rather than waiting for the New Year?<\/p>\n

September ended up being a pretty overwhelming month\u00a0and a very steep learning curve. Getting 3 kids settled into their new classes and catching up with the neglected household chores was only the start of it. And the time that I thought I would have now that all 3 of my kids are in school, just didn’t happen. All thoughts of long walks by the sea 3 times a week and exploring different genres of writing, have just not happened yet.<\/p>\n

I have been attending a weekly Yoga Relaxation and Mindfulness Class. There has been a lot to learn, but it has been an amazing help to my physical and mental health. And I bought myself a Kindle, which has revolutionised my reading habits. The lure of the 99p books means that I am reading more than my usual crime thrillers and chick lit.<\/p>\n

\"Woman<\/p>\n

NCC Home Learning: Child Psychology<\/h2>\n

I received a free subscription to the course in return for a fair and honest review.<\/em><\/p>\n

I also enrolled on the NCC Home Learning Introduction to Child Psychology course.<\/a>\u00a0I felt like it was time to dust off a few brain cells and challenge myself to learn about something new. Whilst I haven’t gotten as far as I would have liked with the course so far, I have really been enjoying switching off for a while and immersing myself in a new area of study. The bonus being that I can just dip in and out as time allows and not feel the pressure of having to get it all done by a certain time.<\/p>\n

This course studies how children think and develop their intellectual abilities. The materials contained are designed to equip learners with an extensive understanding of child psychology and explore a range of relevant subject areas such as: the study of baby development, moral development and the development of language and thought.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

This course consists of 18 Modules. They are broken down into bite-sized subsections, making the course feel less overwhelming, to somebody who hasn’t undertaken any formal learning in a while. I really can just log in and complete one module when I go get a spare half an hour.\u00a0There is even the option to contact a tutor for extra support and guidance should you need it.
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