Frazzled parents Elisha Sessions and Deborah James hear from comedian Esther Manito who has had enough of homeschooling. She's tired of shouting at her children and making empty threats to them, and tells Eli how she ended up doing her daughter's homework in the middle of the night - not very successfully.
Deborah speaks to life coach Arantxa De Dios who has found peace in her family life by employing structure and neuro linguistic programming techniques to calm her anger. She shares some practical tips for parents on language and calming techniques that will allow them to stay calm in high stress situations.
Our friends in the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra have recorded this very special version of The Grand Old Duke of York. Why not try singing, marching or even drumming along with your little one at home?
Try making a sensory table for your little one using differently textured household items, materials and foods. They will enjoy exploring the differences and you can talk to them about how each item feels.
- Some of the biggest names in the UK invite the audience into their homes as they become Celebrity Supply Teachers.
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