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TV Shows and Films That Teach Your Children About Environmental Issues

Ok, I’m going to show my age now but when I was a kid my absolute favourite TV show was Captain Planet. Anyone remember that? Oh my, that theme tune! ‘Captain Planet, he’s a hero, gonna take pollution down to zero!’ Anyway, I started to think about what was available now for children to learn about climate change, our environment, pollution and so on. It’s a topic that has clearly been alive for over 30 years and when you begin to look closely at TV shows or films you really do notice how many cover these problems so I thought I’d provide a list of all the ones I’ve either heard of, been told about or researched because it is so important to keep the conversation going and to teach your children about all of our current environmental issues.

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Finding the right daycare is one of the most important decisions you will make as a parent. The early years of your child’s life are vital for cognitive, emotional, and social development, and a high-quality daycare can support all of these. If you are looking for a daycare that focuses on your toddler’s development, understanding what makes a daycare center stand out is key. This guide will help you identify the best daycare in Hillsboro for your child’s growth, helping you feel confident in your choice.

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It feels like it was only the other year that I was looking around infant schools and weighing up which to place on the application form, and yet, somehow it’s actually been 7 years and now here I am looking at secondary school places. I’m not sure where that time went and I definitely don’t feel mentally or emotionally prepared for this next step but it is what it is and like with all milestones, we as parents work our way through it, don’t we? (after I have been a blubbering mess at all the leavers events, I’m sure!)

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