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We love our kids. We do our best to educate them well, we feed them well (mostly), we make sure they get 'stuff' on their birthdays and at Christmas. But do we really need to be their entertainment director too? No, as it turns out. Some British researchers have developed a theory, based on solid research, that it's okay for kids to be bored because that 'stand  and stare' time is important in the development of a rich and fertile imagination. It helps them observe the world around them and develops thinking processes. So next time you hear 'Mum, I'm bored', your response is 'good'.

Technology is cool - it enriches our daily lives in so many ways. Embrace it - just don't let it rule you. A new app called Discover Paris lets kids discover Paris through a series of games, quizzes and puzzles. Geography lesson - and won't even know they're being educated! Check it out here.

We all sometimes struggle to get to sleep - busy lives, too much to think about and so on - but it's especially important for children. Here are some quick tips on getting your kids to sleep well:

A cool, dark room is best

Reduce stimulation well before bed time

Silence in the house is golden

Make bedtime a regular time

Calm your child's brain with gentle music

Are the times tables getting enough focus in your school? Help your children learn their times tables with Multibandz - make it game in the car on the way to school each morning!

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